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Nos.  435,  437,  439  FIFTH  AVENUE, 

NEW  YORK. 


NEW  YORK: 

JOHN  F.  TROW,  PRINTER,  48  & 50  GREENE  STREET. 
1862. 


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Nos.  435,  437,  439  FIFTH  AVENUE, 

NEW  YORK. 


NEW  YORK: 

JOHN  F.  TROW,  PRINTER,  48  & 50  GREENE  STREET. 
1862. 


HENRY  M.  PIERCE, 


President  of  the  Institute. 


BOARD  OP  TRUSTEES. 

Rev.  ASA  D.  SMITH,  D.D.,  President. 

F.  N.  OTIS,  M.D.,  Secretary.  E.  H.  MITCHELL,  Treasurer. 

Joseph  Hoxie,  Esq.,  Spencer  Kirby,  Esq.,  Edwards  Hall,  M.D., 

John  Gray,  Esq.,  Rev.  Wm.  S.  Clapp,  Moses  Chamberlain,  Esq.,  . 

0.  W.  Woodford,  Esq.,  James  B.  Burgess,  Esq.,  James  Fanning,  Esq. 

Rev.  Thos.  Armitage,  D.D.,  Henry  W.  Quin,  Esq., 


Ctottf-tjjirft  Commitment, 

THURSDAY,  JUNE  19th,  1862, 


The  Rutgees  Female  Institute  has  completed  its  twenty-third  aca- 
demic year.  Its  Trustees  and  friends  have  occasion  to  return  thanks  to 
God  for  the  continued  prosperity  of  the  Institution,  in  the  time  of  our 
great  national  struggles. 

The  late  Annual  Examination,  which  occupied  six  days,  exhibited  re- 
sults in  the  highest  degree  creditable  to  both  teachers  and  pupils. 

During  the  year,  a course  of  lectures  on  “ The  Evidences  of  Christianity” 
has  been  delivered  by  Eev.  Asa  D.  Smith,  D.D.,  President  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

A course  of  Popular  Lectures  was  delivered  the  last  winter,  before  our 
pupils  and  their  friends,  in  the  chapel  of  the  Institute,  by  the  following 
gentlemen : Rev.  William  Hague,  D.D. ; Prof.  C.  M.  Nairne,  of  Columbia 
College ; Eev.  J.  P.  Thompson,  D.D. ; Rev.  R.  S.  Foster,  D.D. ; and  Rev. 
Asa  D.  Smith,  D.D.  Three  courses  of  Scientific  Lectures  were  delivered 
during  the  Academic  year  by  Mr.  James  Hyatt,  Professor  of  Chemistry, 
Natural  Philosophy,  and  Botany. 

It  has  been  the  constant  aim  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  to  provide  for 
young  ladies  attending  Rutgers  Female  Institute,  all  the  facilities  and  ap- 
pliances necessary  to  a thorough  and  finished  education,  which  are  enjoyed 
by  young  gentlemen  in  the  colleges  and  universities  of  our  country.  To 
accomplish  this  object,  and  to  secure  close  and  intimate  companionship 
with  the  progressive  spirit  of  the  age,  which  is  ever  evolving  improved 
methods,  no  necessary  expense  has  been  spared. 

The  Twenty-third  Annual  Commencement  of  this  Institution  was  held 
on  the  19th  inst.  in  Dr.  Hague’s  church,  cor.  of  Madison  Av.  and  31st  st. 

An  appreciative  audience,  at  an  early  hour,  filled  every  portion  of  the 
edifice,  not  appropriated  to  the  members  of  the  school. 

The  exercises  of  the  anniversary  were  conducted  by  Mr.  H.  M.  Pierce, 
President  of  the  Institute,  in  the  following  order : 


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Singing  under  tlie  direction  of  Professor  «T.  C.  Woodman, 


1. 


Psalm  XIX. 


The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess  ; 

But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand: 

So,  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run  ; 

Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blessed 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 


2.  Prayer,  by  Eev.  Dr.  A.  D.  Smith. 

3.  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Compositions  of  the  Middle  Classes,  Col- 

legiate Department,  and  the  Composition  selected  by  the  Committee. 

4.  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Compositions  of  the  Collegiate  Department, 

Junior  Class,  with  Composition  selected  by  the  Committee. 

5.  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Compositions  of  the  First  and  Second 

Divisions,  Academic  Department,  and  the  Composition  selected  by 
the  Committee. 


6. 


Composed  for  the  occasion  by  J.  C.  Ward,  Esq. 


God  of  Freedom,  in  whose  hand 
Lie  the  hopes  of  this  fair  land, 
Help  us  in  thy  strength  to  stand, 


With  thy  favor  blest. 


Hear  our  patriotic  cry, 

In  our  hour  of  need  be  nigh  ; 
May  our  banner  in  the  sky 


Our  high  trust  attest. 


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In  our  land  thy  will  be  done ; 

Since  that  will  hath  made  us  one, 

Achieve  the  work  thy  love  begun, 

Bid  all  discord  cease. 

Strong  in  unity,  may  all 
Whom  our  brothers  we  may  call, 

Whatsoever  fate  befall, 

Still  abide  in  peace. 

By  our  altars,  pure  and  free, 

By  our  long  fidelity, 

By  the  past’s  proud  memory, 

By  our  Washington, 

By  our  common  mother  tongue, 

By  our  hopes  still  strong  and  young, 

By  that  banner  o’er  us  flung, 

Let  us  still  be  one. 

Let  us  to  our  fathers  turn, 

From  their  lives  a lesson  learn  ; 

In  the  past  this  truth  discern, 

Strength  in  Union  lies. 

Union  is  the  word  they  gave, 

Union  is  the  word  will  save, 

Union  for  the  free  and  brave, 

Whosoe’r  defies. 

7.  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Compositions  of  the  Senior  Class,  with 
the  Composition  selected  by  the  Committee. 

8.  Report  on  Penmanship. 

9.  Report  on  the  French  Examination. 

10.  Report  on  Vocal  Music. 

11.  Report  on  Needlework. 

12.  Report  on  Drawings  and  Paintings. 

18.  Report  on  Senior  Examination. 


66  HOME  TO  OE IS.  MOUNTAINS.” 

Words  By  Charles  Jeffreys.  Music  by  Verdi. 

15.  The  Annual  Report  of  the  President  of  the  Institute. 

16.  Distribution  of  Awards  of  Merit  to  the  Second  and  Third  Divisions, 
Preparatory  Department. 

17.  Distribution  of  Testimonials  of  Merit  and  Scholarship  to  the  First  Pre- 
paratory, Academic,  and  Collegiate  Departments. 

18.  Presentation  of  Diplomas  to  the  Members  of  the  Graduating  Class. 


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is.  ®i«  itpm  af  tte  testotw. 

Words  by  a Pupil.  Air  from  “ XJn  Ballo  in  Maschera.” 

Guided  by  the  God  of  heaven, 

Brightly  has  our  pathway  shone ; 

Joy*  and  gladness  He  has  given, 

All  is  from  His  hand  alone. 

Through  green  pastures  He  has  led  us, 

And  by  flowing  meads  and  rills  ; 

’Tis  His  goodness  that  hath  kept  us 
From  life’s  many  changing  ills. 

Dear  companions,  now  we  leave  you, 

All  we  would  we  can  not  tell ; 

Days  of  gladness,  days  of  beauty, 

Cherished  scenes,  a long  farewell. 

Wandering  through  life’s  varied  stages, 

With  our  hearts  still  firm  and  true, 

We  will  write  on  memory’’s  pages, 

This  our  last  and  fond  adieu. 

20.  Address  to  the  Graduates,  by  the  Rev.  Asa  D.  Smith,  D.D.,  President 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

©feeing  Huwtj. 

Tune — Old  Hundred. 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 

Let  the  Creator’s  praise  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer’s  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord ; 

Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 

Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

22.  Benediction. 

•©  « 

For  awarding  the  first  and  second  honors  to  the  best  compositions  in 
the  Senior  Class : — Rev.  FT.  L.  Rice,  D.D. ; Charles  M.  Nairne,  Prof,  in 
Columbia  College  ; and  Rev.  Thomas  S.  Hastings. 

For  awarding  honors  to  compositions  in  the  Middle  Class  Coll.  Dept. : — 
Rev.  Dr.  F.  S.  Wiley  ; Park  Benjamin,  Esq. ; and  F.  W.  Hunt,  M.D. 


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For  awarding  honors  to  pupils  in  Junior  Class  for  best  compositions  : — 
Rev.  W.  W.  Philips,  D.D. ; James  Harper,  Esq.,  ex-Mayor  of  New  York; 
and  J.  T.  Benedict,  Prof,  in  New  York  Free  Academy. 

For  awarding  honors  to  compositions  in  the  Academic  Depts. : — Anson 
D.  F.  Randolph,  Esq. ; Adolph  Werner,  Prof,  in  the  N.  Y.  Free  Academy  ; 
and  Prof.  A.  Gr.  Compton. 

For  awarding  honors  in  Penmanship: — J.  II.  Wheeler,  Esq.  ; J.  W. 
Carrington,  Esq. ; and  W.  H.  Wickham,  Esq. 

Committee  on  Drawings  and  Paintings : — Mrs.  Henry  M.  Field;  Rev. 
Wm.  Hague,  D.D. ; Wm.  Schaus,  Esq. 

Committee  on  Needle- worlc : — Mrs.  E.  S.  Kirby  ; Mrs.  T.  B.  Odell  ; and 
Mrs.  F.  N.  Otis. 

Committee  on  French  Examination : — Rev.  Frederick  Steins,  D.D., 
and  Madame  E.  Don  Bernard. 

Committee  onVocal  Music: — M.  Quimby,  Esq. ; J.  B.  Stevenson,  Esq.  ; 
and  Henry  Miller,  Esq. 

Committee  on  Senior  Examination  : — Rev.  Thomas  S.  Hastings  ; F.  W. 
Hunt,  M.D. 


REPORTS  AND  COMPOSITIONS. 


Report  of  Committee  on  Compositions  of  Senior  Class,  Collegiate 
Department,  as  read  by  Rev.  Thos.  S.  Hasting-s. 

New  York,  June  12th}  1862. 

The  Committee,  appointed  to  criticize  the  compositions  of  the  Senior 
Class,  Collegiate  Department,  and  to  adjudge  the  1st  and  2d  honors  to  the 
most  deserving,  respectfully  report : 

That  seven  compositions  have  been  entered  for  competition,  numbered 
1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6 and  7 ; and  that  they  have  been  carefully  compared  in  point 
of  penmanship,  orthography,  punctuation,  syntax,  and  thought. 

The  penmanship  of  all  is  distinct,  legible,  and  neat ; that  of  Miss  Annie 
Reid  is  the  best. 

The  punctuation,  in  general,  is  careful  and  good. 

The  faults  in  syntax  are  chiefly  obscurities  rather  than  grammatical  mis- 
takes. 

Thought  and  style  are  so  closely  connected — the  latter  being  the  body 
of  the  former — that  your  Committee  must  be  allowed  a few  observations 
on  that  point,  before  pronouncing  their  decision. 

With  young  writers,  a pretty  word  or  a favorite  phrase  is  apt  to  be 
more  prized  than  a fine  thought,  or  even  a noble  sentiment.  Such  words 
and  phrases  are  sure  to  be  festooned  together  on  all  important  occasions. 
Mere  language  is  the  main  consideration,  and  the  consequence  is,  that  the 
words  control  the  thought,  instead  of  the  thought’s  controlling  the  words. 
In  this  case,  the  thought  must  needs  be  cramped,  the  whole  composition 
constrained,  and  the  style  artificial  rather  than  living.  When,  on  the  other 
hand,  the  thoughts  predominate  and  finds  its  own  utterance,  the  vitality  of 
the  style  becomes  manifest.  It  is  the  spontaneous  expression  of  ideas  and 


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feelings  not  imposed  from  without,  "but  springing  vigorously  from  within. 
Its  joints  are  not  mechanical ; its  transitions  are  not  feats  of  ingenuity.  It 
is  not  painted  hut  glowing,  and  in  its  movements  it  draws  no  attention, 
except  to  its  naturalness  and  grace. 

Now,  of  this  living  style,  embodying  native  thought  and  sentiment, 
your  Committee  were  not  entitled  to  expect  perfect  specimens  in  the  essays 
of  young  writers,  nor  allowed  to  award  the  honors  of  the  class  with 
reference  solely  to  excellence  in  this  particular.  They  would  therefore 
assign  first  and  equal  honors  to  Miss  Charlotte  E.  Higgins,  of  Charleston, 
Maine,  and  to  Miss  Mary  E.  Browning,  of  Kalamazoo,  Michigan ; the  for- 
mer, while  displaying  less  fancy  than  two  of  the  others,  is  the  best  example 
of  the  style  which  has  been  delineated,  and  is  sufficiently  characterized  by 
the  usual  graces  of  female  composition.  Since,  however,  it  has  been  inti- 
mated that  its  author’s  composition  of  last  year  received  the  first  honor,  in 
accordance  with  the  rules  of  the  Institute,  No.  2 will  be  read  commence- 
ment day. 

“ The  Visible  and  the  Invisible  Temple,”  by  Miss  Josephine  Sutphen,  is 
worthy  of  the  second  honor.  Your  Committee  beg  to  add  that  the  composi- 
tions of  Misses  Freeborn,  Brofin,  and  Knower  deserve  honorable  mention. 

CHARLES  M.  NAIRNE,  ) 

THOS.  J.  HASTINGS,  } Committee. 

NATHAN  S.  RICE,  ) 

[As  this  pamphlet  cannot  admit  the  publication  of  both  of  the  First 
Honor  Compositions  of  the  Senior  Class,  we  insert  neither.] 


Report  of  the  Committee  of  Compositions  of  the  first  Middle  Class, 
read  by  Rev.  Dr.  Armitag'e. 

The  Committee  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  Rutgers 
Female  Institute,  to  examine  and  compare  the  compositions  of  the  First 
Middle  Class,  Collegiate  Department,  respectfully  report : 

They  have  read  with  attention  and  interest  the  essays  placed  in  their 
hands,  and  have  been  gratified  to  find  in  them  all,  evidences  of  native  talent, 
careful  training,  and  faithful  effort.  In  comparing  the  several  productions 
with  each  other,  the  Committee  observe  that,  though  they  differ  as  widely 
in  their  subjects  as  in  the  style  and  manner  of  their  execution,  the  moral 
and  religious  bearing  of  each  is  still  its  prominent  feature.  In  all  they  rec- 
ognize the  highest  moral  aims,  associated  with  free  and  untrammelled  range 
of  thought. 

In  endeavoring  to  select,  from  the  many  productions  before  them,  one 
that  shall  combine  in  the  highest  degree  the  various  elements  of  excellence 
in  composition,  your  Committee  have  endeavored  to  estimate  correctly  the 
value  of  each  : first,  as  an  intellectual  work , and  secondly,  as  a work  of  art. 
revealing  in  outward  expression  the  idea  of  its  author.  As  the  result  of 
such  a comparison  of  the  twenty-one  compositions  in  their  hands,  the  Com- 
mittee have  decided  to  award  the  first  honor  to  Miss  Helen  Peck,  whose 
essay  is  entitled  “ The  Three  Friends .”  The  considerations  which  have  led 
them  to  this  conclusion  cannot  be  set  forth  within  the  brief  space  they  feel 
at  liberty  to  occupy ; they  trust,  however,  that  the  originality  of  design, 
and  true  perceptions  of  life  and  character  which  in  this  production  are 
tastefully  exhibited,  will  vindicate  their  decision. 


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The  second  honor  has  been  awarded  to  Miss  Sarah  Steele,  whose  com- 
position possesses  peculiar  merit,  and  is  entitled  “ Sunshine It  is  dis- 
tinguished rather  for  the  simplicity  and  beauty  of  the  idea  it  presents  to  the 
mind,  and  the  methodical  manner  in  which  its  illustrations  are  arranged, 
than  in  the  depth  of  original  thought. 

Of  the  remaining  essays,  many  deserve  a special  notice.  That  entitled 
“ Love  of  Country ,”  by  Miss  Ellen  White,  if  read  anywhere  in  public,  would 
touch  the  great  sympathetic  nerve  that  pervades  the  national  heart.  Under 
the  title  of  “ Passing  Awayf  by  Mary  E.  Read,  we  find  arrayed,  in  emphatic 
and  elegant  language,  truths  of  the  highest  character  so  arranged  as  to  im- 
press the  mind  with  the  serious  reality  which  invests  all  the  passive  scenes 
of  terrestrial  life.  The  essay  entitled  “ Lessons  from  Nature ,”  by  Sarah 
Young,  though  not  quite  so  exquisitely  finished  as  several  other  pieces,  dis- 
plays a mind  capable  of  higher  attainments  than  many  who  write  with 
greater  facility.  The  Committee  would  accord  an  honorable  place  among 
literary  efforts,  which  promise  well  for  the  future  reputation  of  the  graduates 
of  Rutgers  Female  Institute,  to  the  compositions  of  the  Misses  Chapman, 
Crombie,  Fielder,  and  Haight ; and  to  those  of  Miss  Annie  Broftn,  and  Miss 
Fannie  Holkins.  F.  W.  HUNT,  ) 

F.  S.  WILEY,  V Committee. 

PARK  BENJAMIN,  ) 


The  First  Honor  Composition  ~by  Miss  Helen  G.  Peck. 

THE  THREE  FRIENDS. 

It  was  a clear,  cold  night,  on  the  24th  of  December,  when  a group  of  young 
girls,  in  the  bloom  of  beauty  and  life,  was  gathered  around  a cheerful  fire  in  the 
drawing-room  of  Hazlewood.  The  young  lady  who  is  reclining  so  listlessly  in  that 
cushioned  chair,  with  her  pretty  feet  extended  just  enough  to  show  the  em- 
broidered toe  of  her  slipper,  is  Madge  Le  Roy,  the  eldest  of  the  group.  She  is  a 
tall,  finely  proportioned  girl  of  seventeen,  whose  dark  hair,  coiled  in  heavy  braids 
around  her  head,  exposes  a face  of  more  than  common  intelligence,  and  whose 
dark  eyes  beam  with  vivacity,  as  she  laughs  and  chats  with  her  companions. 

Kate  Oakwood  is  the  name  of  the  one,  waltzing  so  lightly  around  the  room  ; 
beautiful  in  form  and  feature,  witty  and  intelligent,  she  fascinates  all  with  whom 
she  associates. 

On  a cushion,  at  the  feet  of  Madge,  her  head  leaning  on  the  arm  of  her  chair, 
with  one  hand  half  buried  amid  her  curls,  and  eyes  bent  dreamily  on  the  fire,  sits 
Maude  Percy,  a delicate  girl,  with  clustering  ringlets  of  sunny  brown  pushed  care- 
lessly back  from  the  full  forehead  ; tender,  thoughtful  eyes ; a sweet  expression 
about  the  mouth  ; and  with  simple  truth,  generosity  and  goodness,  shining  from 
her  face,  even  as  they  adorn  and  beautify  her  life. 

They  were  the  daughters  of  wealthy  parents,  and  no  expense  had  been  spared 
to  render  them  the  ornaments  of  society.  They  were  schoolmates,  and  this  was 
their  first  evening  at  Hazlewood,  the  home  of  Maude,  to  which  they  had  come  to 
spend  the  holidays.  School,  with  its  dull  routine  of  study  and  petty  annoyances, 
had  been  discussed  during  the  day.  Many  little  mementoes,  the  work  of  not  a few 
stolen  moments,  were  drawn  from  their  hiding  places,  and  in  turn  admired  ; but 
now  they  had  gathered  around  the  cheerful  fire,  laughing  merrily  as  the  remem- 


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brance  of  some  frolic  would  come  to  mind.  Pausing  in  her  rapid  circuit  around 
the  room,  and  throwing  herself  on  a sofa,  Kate  exclaimed,  “ Well  girls,  is  not  this 
delightful,  to  be  where  you  can  laugh  without  running  the  risk  of  an  hour’s  lec- 
ture on  propriety  ; where  no  one  is  forever  prompting  you  about  those  stupid 
French  exercises,  practising,  or  that  bane  of  my  life — composition  ! Oh  ! I assure 
you,  I appreciate  it,  and  wish  you  did.  There  is  Maude,  looking  as  sober  as  a 
judge,  and  this  is  our  first  evening  out  of  school.” 

“If  we  do  not  talk  as  much  as  you  do,  it  is  no  sign  that  we  do  not  enjoy  our 
liberty,”  said  Madge.  “You  know  what  an  inveterate  talker  you  are,  and  I think 
if  cross  Miss  Smith  were  here,  she  would  soon  remind  you  of  it.  But  really, 
I think  myself,  we  might  talk  sensibly  for  one  night  at  least.  Come,  Maude,  what 
shall  be  our  text  ? ” 

“ I have  been  thinking,  as  I sat  here,  of  a story  I read  a long  time  ago,  about 
three  schoolmates  being  together  one  Christmas  eve,  and  each  expressing  what  she 
most  desired  to  realize  in  the  future  ; agreeing  to  meet  twenty  years  from  that 
time  at  the  same  place,  to  recount  how  far  their  wishes  had  been  fulfilled  ; and  I 
propose  it  as  an  agreeable  way  of  passing  our  evening.” 

* * * * * * * * 

Twenty  years,  with  their  burden  of  smiles  and  tears,  have  swept  over  the  heads 
of  the  happy  hearted  girls  we  met  at  Hazlewood.  They  have  once  more  assembled 
in  the  old  drawing-room ; not  with  the  music  of  bounding  footsteps  and  ringing 
laughter  does  the  room  resound,  but  with  nought  save  the  ticking  of  the  clock  to 
disturb  their  reverie,  they  sit,  their  thoughts  reverting  to  their  school-days  and  the 
merry  Christmas  time  ; not  looking  forward  to  the  future  as  when  before  we  met 
them.  With  the  last  that  enters  comes  the  thought  of  their  promise,  and  rousing 
herself,  Madge  broke  the  silence  with  the  words,  “ Can  it  be,  that  we  are  the  same 
individuals  who  composed  the  group,  that  twenty  years  ago  to-night,  looked  for- 
ward with  such  earnestness  to  the  future  ? Oh  ! the  enjoyment  of  those  days,  the 
happy,  happy  heart  of  youth ! My  desire  for  fame  has  been  realized.  The  praise 
I sought  has  been  achieved ; my  efforts  have  been  crowned  with  success  ; and 
work  after  work,  the  productions  of  my  pen  have  passed  into  the  world,  there 
to  receive  the  plaudits  which  have  at  all  times  greeted  them.  My  wish  to  travel 
in  foreign  lands,  and  visit  the  scenes  where  the  lives  of  those  whom  we  delight  to 
honor  were  enacted,  has  also  been  gratified  ; and  now,  wearied  with  travelling, 
and  surfeited  with  praise,  I have  come  back  to  my  early  playmates  to  rest,  and  to 
learn  how  far  their  bright  dreams  have  been  accomplished.” 

“ My  life  thus  far,”  said  Kate,  “has  been  a round  of  gayety  and  pleasure,  and 
time  has  so  altered  saucy  Kate,  whose  love  for  mischief  caused  her  many  a lecture, 
that  few  even  of  her  old  schoolmates  would  recognize  her  in  the  stately  woman 
whose  wit  and  beauty  have  so  often  been  the  theme  of  social  circles.  I have  been 
happy,  very  happy,  in  the  society  of  those  I have  chosen  for  my  court.  All  have 
sought,  but  few  have  gained  admittance  to  the  circle  wherein  I moved,  and  the 
ardent  wish  of  my  girlhood  has  become  a reality.” 

“ I am  not  surprised,”  said  Maude,  “ at  the  success  you  have  both  achieved. 
You,  Madge,  were  always  first  in  your  class  at  school,  and  seemed  ever  busy  and 
delighted  with  your  books;  while  Kate  was  the  first  in  all  the  gatherings  of  our 
childhood,  outshining  all  in  her  beauty  and  in  the  gracefulness  of  her  manners.  I, 


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however,  had  neither  the  ability  nor  the  desire  to  render  myself  famous  in  the 
walks  of  literature  or  brilliant  in  society.  Occupied  in  the  discharge  of  my  duties, 
I have  passed  my  time  busily,  but  happily,  in  my  home,  far  from  the  great  and 
noisy  city,  where  rumors  of  the  praises  lavished  on  my  old  companions  rarely 
reached  my  ears.  Few  have  been  the  changes  in  my  life  since  we  met.  The  first 
few  years  I devoted  to  study,  and  the  occasional  visiting  of  the  sick  poor  in  our 
neighborhood,  and  in  rendering  them  such  assistance  as  was  within  my  power.  In 
these  visits  I learned  the  sources  of  their  misfortunes,  ignorance,  and  vice.  To 
remedy  these,  I,  with  much  labor,  succeeded  in  establishing  a school,  which  I 
have  taught  ever  since.  I soon,  however,  discovered,  that  while  I desired  to  be 
useful  to  others,  I had  many  feelings  incompatible  with  my  purpose;  faults 
of  disposition,  and  want  of  confidence  in  myself,  were  the  most  striking.  The  life 
and  teachings  of  our  Saviour,  with  which  I became  familiar,  taught  me  how  to 
remedy  these  defects,  and  inspired  me  with  so  strong  a conviction  that  God  is  on 
the  side  of  every  good  effort,  that  I was  enabled  to  accomplish  more  than  I ex- 
pected. While  pursuing  my  avocation  as  a teacher,  I became  impressed  with  the 
necessity  of  a permanent  and  adequate  relief  to  the  sick.  Nurses  and  physicians 
were  necessary,  and  a comfortable  home.  With  the  aid  of  several  benevolent 
persons,  a hospital  has  been  erected  and  suitably  endowed,  and  now  my  time  is 
mainly  devoted  to  this  institution  and  to  my  school.  But  I will  not  weary  you 
with  details  of  so  little  interest.” 

“ Call  not  a life  devoted  alone  to  the  good  of  others  uninteresting,”  said  Madge. 
“ Contrast  not  with  such  my  life,  for  it  must  suffer  immeasurably  by  the  compari- 
son. Actuated  by  motives  of  a selfish  nature,  I applied  myself  to  the  accomplish- 
ment of  the  one  object  of  my  ambition.  No  thought,  save  of  the  goal  I was  de- 
termined to  reach  crossed  my  mind,  or  that  there  were  other  and  better  fields  for 
the  exercise  of  my  talents.  Often  have  I imagined  and  attempted  to  delineate 
such  a character  as  has  been  pictured  to  night,  not  dreaming  to  find  in  the  com- 
panion of  my  youth  so  perfect  a realization  of  my  beau  ideal.  Impressed  with  a 
strong  sense  of  duty,  your  daily  actions  have  been  an  exhibition  of  the  highest 
qualities  of  which  human  nature  is  capable,  and  the  renewal  of  our  acquaintance 
affords  me  a pleasure  I will  not  attempt  to  conceal.” 

“Maude,”  said  Kate,  “you  have  revealed  to  me  a life  which  I thought  more 
ideal  than  practical.  Though  surrounded  by  wealth,  beauty,  and  intellect,  I have 
seen  through  the  veil  with  Avhich  most  actions  are  enveloped.  In  the  hours  of  re- 
tirement and  reflection  I perceived  the  hollowness  and  unsatisfactory  nature  of 
fashionable  life,  and  sometimes,  wearied  of  the  heartless  scenes,  I yearned  for  a 
happiness,  which  seems  to  me  attainable  only  by  a life  devoted  to  duty  and  the 
good  of  our  fellow-creatures.” 

“ You  appreciate  too  highly  the  few  virtues  I possess,”  said  Maude,  “ and  the 
benefits  I have  conferred  ; I see  in  it  the  proofs  of  your  friendship  and  kindness, 
for  which  I am  thankful,  but  I must  not  assent  to  a praise  so  far  above  my  merits. 
My  life  has  been  passed  in  my  native  village,  and  spent  in  the  performance  of  a few 
simple  duties  at  home  and  among  my  neighbors,  while  each  of  you  has  acted  a very 
conspicuous  part  and  attained  the  very  difficult  objects  which  you  sought  in  life. 
Your  spheres  of  influence  have  been  so  high  and  large  as  to  enable  you  to  effect 


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a great  improvement  in  the  sentiments  and  manners  of  those  around  you,  and 
thus  confer  benefits  on  a whole  people,  while  mine  has  been  very  limited.” 

“ But  my  dear  Maude,”  said  Madge,  “ you  mistook  my  meaning  if  you  sup- 
posed I intended  either  to  flatter  you  or  depreciate  the  attainments  of  Kate  or 
myself.  I sought  only  to  express  a just  estimate  of  character.  In  doing  this  it 
was  impossible  for  me  to  give  you  other  than  the  highest  position,  for  you  have 
not  only  corrected  your  own  faults,  and  formed  a character  of  the  most  beautiful 
simplicity,  after  the  highest  and  most  perfect  of  models,  but  have  drunk  deeply  of 
that  spirit  of  Christian  benevolence,  fortitude,  and  faith,  which  enables  you  in  seek- 
ing the  good  of  your  neighbors  to  draw  all  hearts  to  yourself.  Thus  you  love  all 
and  are  beloved  by  all.  Such  a character  is  too  exalted  for  comparison,  and  is 
worthy  of  the  highest  admiration.  Notwithstanding  all  my  success  in  the  gratifi- 
cation of  my  ambition,  I must  confess,  with  Kate,  that  too  often  there  has  been 
something  wanting ; that  my  happiness  was  too  dependent  on  external  circum- 
stances, and  I felt  convinced  that  I was  pursuing  either  a wrong  object,  or  a right 
one  with  improper  motives.  I have  often  felt  the  want  of  happiness  springing 
from  a heart  responsive  to  the  laws  of  our  Creator,  and  abounding  with  love  to 
others.  In  short,  Maude,  such  a life,  such  a character,  and  such  devotion  to  the 
good  of  our  fellow-creatures,  as  I perceive  you  possess.” 

Ueport  of  Committee  on  Compositions  of  the  Junior  Class,  Collegiate 
Department,  as  read  by  Prof.  Chas.  M.  Nairne,  of  Col.  College. 

Sixteen  compositions  have  been  presented  to  the  Committee  for  exam- 
ination, and  they  submit  the  following  Keport: 

In  regard  to  neatness,  careful  penmanship,  punctuation  and  spelling,  the 
entire  number  deserve  commendation,  nor  have  they  discovered  in  them  a 
single  grammatical  error. 

The  subjects  were  well  chosen  and  well  treated.  It  has  been  impos- 
sible to  decide  between  the  merits  of  the  two  compositions,  No.  10,  entitled 
“Rome,  the  Niche  she  occupies  in  the  World’s  History,”  by  Miss  Amelia 
Hoover,  and  No.  4,  entitled  “ Greece,  the  Niche  she  occupies  in  the  World’s 
History,”  by  Miss  Clara  Cox.  In  the  points  of  excellence  which  each  pos- 
sesses, the  Committee  find  them  equal,  and  to  both  they  are  obliged  to 
award  a first  honor ; the  conciseness,  however,  of  No.  4 may  entitle  it  to 
be  read  in  preference  to  No.  10. 

No.  6,  entitled  u Teachings  of  Nature,”  by  Miss  Sarah  Johnson,  of  As- 
pinwall,  evinces  much  imagination  and  originality,  and  deserves  the  second 
honor.  No.  12,  by  Miss  Mallison,  and  No.  16,  by  Miss  Wilmarth,  are  con- 
sidered by  the  Committee  not  so  original,  but  are  well  written.  No.  3,  by 
Miss  Conover,  entitled  “ The  Pets,”  may  be  mentioned  as  quite  original  in 
idea,  and  is  composed  in  an  easy  style.  W.  W.  PHILLIPS, 

JOEL  T.  BENEDICT. 

One  of  the  First  Honor  Compositions , by  Miss  Clara  Cox. 

GREECE,  AND  THE]  NICHE  SHE  OCCUPIES  IN  THE  WORLD’S 

HISTORY. 

******* 

The  earliest  accounts  we  have  represent  the  Greeks  as  a civilized  people.  In 
some  respects  they  were  one  people,  but  their  geographical  position  rendered  them 
almost  separate  states.  The  first  time  they  were  united,  was  in  the  Persian  war. 
The  love  of  freedom  inspired  the  Greeks  with  great  power,  and  all  the  states 


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were  leagued  together  as  one  people,  not  for  gaining  power,  but  for  defending 
their  homes,  and  enjoying  the  blessings  of  freedom.  In  the  Persian  wars,  the 
victory  of  Marathon  was  the  first  splendid  military  action  of  the  Greeks,  and  they 
owed  this  to  the  heroic  spirit  of  Miltiades,  their  great  general.  The  Persian  wars 
gave  a character  not  only  to  the  relation  of  Greece  with  foreign  nations,  but  also 
to  its  internal  condition.  This  small,  but  powerful  country,  had  withstood  the 
attack  of  half  a continent ; it  had  not  only  saved  its  freedom  and  independence,  but 
was  unwilling  to  give  up  the  contest,  and  did  not  Jay  aside  its  arms  until  it  was 
permitted  to  prescribe  the  conditions  of  peace.  The  Persian  wars  proved  that 
patriotism  could  triumph  over  overpowering  numbers. 

The  Greeks,  though  often  engaged  in  both  civil  and  foreign  wars,  were  not 
wholly  a warlike  people,  but  did  more  than  any  other  ancient  nation  for  liter- 
ature, art,  and  science.  Athens  alone,  furnished  models  for  all  time — in  sculp- 
ture, painting,  and  architecture ; and  also  in  poetry  and  prose  writings.  The 
Grecian  architecture  comprised  three  great  orders  ; the  Doric,  Ionic,  and 
Corinthian.  Of  the  Doric:  order,  the  most  ancient  model  is  found  in  the  Par- 
thenon,  a temple  dedicated  to  Athena.  This  style  was  almost  the  only  one  em- 
ployed in  Greece  until  after  the  Macedonian  monarchy.  The  Greek  colonies, 
which  settled  Ionia,  were  more  elevated  and  refined  than  their  predecessors,  and 
not  being  satisfied  with  the  Doric,  established  a new  one,  which  they  called  Ionic  ; 
the  temple  of  Minerva  is  an  example  of  this  order.  The  Corinthian  is  the  most 
beautiful,  and  the  invention  is  ascribed  to  an  Athenian  sculptor.  The  Greeks  pos- 
sessed such  skill,  and  their  taste  was  so  refined,  that  they  soon  surpassed  every 
other  nation  then  existing,  nor  have  they  since  been  excelled. 

In  sculpture,  the  Greeks  have  never  been  surpassed.  The  Athenians  seem  to 
have  been  the  first  people  in  the  world  that  discovered,  as  it  were,  the  idea  of 
this  beautiful  art,  and  loved  it  as  an  occupation.  Many  favorable  circumstances 
prompted  the  advancement  of  sculpture  in  Greece ; the  influence  of  a delightful 
climate,  and  the  constant  views  of  beaut}',  not  only  in  the  natural  world,  but  also 
in  the  human  form.  The  art  of  sculpture  obtained  much  higher  excellence  in 
Greece  than  among  other  nations.  After  the  subjugation  of  Greece  by  the  Ro- 
mans this  rapidly  declined. 

Of  the  early  Poets  of  Greece,  very  little  is  known.  Homer  is  the  first,  and  is 
called  the  “ father  of  Grecian  poetry.”  The  reputation  which  Homer’s  poems  have 
given  him,  excite  our  universal  admiration.  The  principal  poems  attributed  to 
him  are  the  Illiad  and  Odyssey.  In  genius  and  power,  Homer  was  without  a rival 
among  the  ancients,  and  in  modern  times  he  has  scarcely  had  an  equal.  The 
beauty,  variety,  and  extent  of  his  writings,  have  even  given  rise  to  the  conjecture 
that  the  Homeric  poems  are  due  to  various  authors,  but  the  pearls  have  finally 
been  collected  on  one  string,  and  attributed  to  the  blind  bard. 

In  almost  every  department  of  literature,  there  stands  forth  a model  among  the 
Grecian  writings.  Pindar  in  lyric  poetry,  JEschylus  in  tragedy,  Aristophanes  in 
comedy,  and  Thucydides  and  Herodotus  in  history,  are  stars  of  the  first  magnitude, 
and  their  light,  far  from  being  despised,  is  sought  after  by  the  modern  disciple  of 
literature. 

The  mythology  or  religion  of  the  Greeks,  notwithstanding  its  various  absurdities, 
embodied  in  its  material  figures  many  spiritual  conceptions.  Those  absurdities 


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could  only  exist  under  the  shackles  of  superstition  ; when  at  length  those  shackles 
were  broken  and  thrown  off  by  a master-mind  determined  to  think  for  itself,  the 
frame  work  of  that  mythology  fell,  and  there  arose  from  its  ruins  a pale  glimmering 
of  truth,  whence  Socrates  drew  what  light  he  could  to  combine  with  his  own  rea- 
sonings, and  thus  constituted  his  system  of  Philosophy.  He  was  sincere,  and  taught 
his  disciples  with  the  simplicity  and  earnestness  of  one  who  sought  only  to  know 
and  reveal  the  Truth.  The  priceless  gem  was  as  near  to  the  grasp  of  man  as  the 
human  mind  could  bring  it ; no  human  philosophy  has  since  that  early  period  at- 
tained nearer  to  the  revealed  God,  than  did  that  of  the  wise  Socrates  and  his 
followers. 

The  political  history  of  Greece,  from  the  time  of  Lycurgus  to  that  of  its  final 
submission  to  Rome,  is  one  of  varied  and  instructive  incidents ; while  we  mourn 
over  its  civil  contentions,  which  finally  led  one  section  to  call  to  its  aid  the  very  na- 
tion which  devoured  it,  we  love  to  trace  a silver  line  marked  by  the  finger  of  God. 
It  winds  its  way  from  beyond  the  legendary  mythology  down  through  the  age  of 
Philosophy,  through  the  political  contentions,  and  follows  the  nation  into  bondage, 
where  at  length  it  widens  into  a stream,  Avhereon  is  written  “ Thy  word  is  Truth 
and  we  know  that  it  is  the  River  which  proceedeth  from  the  throne  of  God. 

In  looking  from  our  present  stand-point,  down  through  the  labyrinth  where 
the  world  has  her  History  chronicled,  we  find  an  alcove  decorated  with  most  per- 
fectly sculptured  marble,  and  wreathed  with  laurels;  within  this  Niche  stands  a 
statue — the  Genius  of  Greece.  At  the  base  of  her  pedestal  is  stretched  the 
scarcely  discernible  outline  of  a fallen  Jove.  TJpon  this  figure  lie  the  fragments 
of  a tattered  parchment,  with  little  more  than  the  word  “Mythology”  left  upon  it. 
Protruding  from  the  graceful  folds  of  her  drapery,  one  foot  rests  upon  the  rich 
volumes  of  her  History.  In  her  left  hand  she  holds  a scroll  pressed  to  her  lips, 
and  with  her  right  beckons  us  to  Heaven,  whither  her  eyes  are  turned.  On  the 
scroll  is  written  “ The  New  Testament  which  I give  unto  you.”  Yes,  the  language 
of  the  poet  and  of  the  Philosopher  struggling  for  Truth,  became  the  medium  of 
Light  unto  us — of  Life  unto  the  World. 


Report  of  Committee  on  Compositions  of  the  Academic  Department, 
[First  and  Second  Divisions. 

The  undersigned  have  read  thirteen  compositions,  marked  “ Academic 
Department,  First  Division,”  Numbers  1 to  13  inclusive,  and  while  they 
have  found  in  several,  individual  excellences,  they  consider  No.  10,  subject, 
“Music,”  the  best,  written  by  Miss  Ellen  C.  Williams. 

This  is  a very  good  composition  in  regard  to  regular  development  and 
progression  of  thought  from  beginning  to  end  ; has  many  good  ideas  and 
much  good  feeling,  and  is  well  written  throughout.  No.  9,  entitled  “Live 
not  to  yourself,”  bv  Miss  Emma  F.  Taylor,  is  second  in  the  opinion  of 
the  undersigned.  The  thought  is  not  quite  so  steadily  carried  on  as  in 
the  other ; yet  it  is  very  good  in  most  parts,  and  contains  some  fine  ex- 
pressions. 

In  penmanship,  No.  4,  by  Miss  Marion  M.  Edwards,  is  best,  though 
somewhat  constrained ; No.  6,  by  Miss  Winnifred  Austin,  comes  next. 
Favorable  mention  may  be  made  of  the  compositions  of  the  Misses  Mayer, 
Disbrow,  Potter,  Thomas,  Jennings,  and  Dooley. 


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In  orthography  and  grammatical  correctness,  all  the  compositions  were 
equally  creditable  to  the  young  writers  and  the  Institute. 

ADOLPH  WERNER, 

A.  D.  F.  RANDOLPH. 

New  York,  June  16 th,  1862. 


The  undersigned  have  examined  eleven  compositions  of  the  Aca- 
demic Department,  Second  Division.  They  agree  in  pronouncing  No.  18, 
by  Miss  Clara  M.  Purviance,  headed  “ The  History  of  a Little  Brook,”  the 
best  of  the  number.  The  composition  inculcates  a great  moral  truth,  in  a 
very  agreeable  way ; and,  though  quite  lengthy,  when  compared  with  the 
other  essays,  the  figures  and  style  are  well  sustained  throughout. 

Nos.  16  and  17,  by  Miss  EmmaR.  Wicks  and  Miss  Emma  Young,  are  also 
deserving  of  attention,  and  promise  well  for  their  authors. 

Nos.  5 and  8,  by  Miss  Emma  Barnes  and  Miss  Clara  M.  Purviance,  are 
best  in  penmanship.  Honorable  mention  may  be  made  of  the  compositions 
furnished  by  Miss  Eliza  P.  Belden,  Miss  Emma  Kerr,  Miss  Mary  E.  Schmid, 
Miss  Theresa  Knapp,  Miss  Kate  M.  Cargill,  Miss  Viola  H.  Suydam,  and 
Miss  E.  T.  Bruner. 

In  orthographical  and  grammatical  accuracy,  all  the  compositions  of 
this,  as  well  as  of  the  First  Division,  are  very  good. 

ANSON  D.  F.  RANDOLPH, 

J.  T.  BENEDICT. 

New  York,  June  1 6tk,  1862. 


The  First  Honor  Composition  of  the  Academic  Department , by  Miss  E.  C.  Williams. 

MUSIC. 

If  there  is  a charm  upon  earth  which  more  than  any  other  serves  to  elevate 
and  calm  the  mind,  it  is  music.  Music  is  spoken  of  as  a Heavenly  science,  suited 
to  the  purest  and  most  angelic  natures.  It,  in  many  ways,  makes  deep  and  last- 
ing impressions  upon  the  soul. 

How  often  does  a strain  of  music  bring  to  mind  recollections  of  the  past,  of 
childhood’s  happy  days,  and  how  often  does  it  soothe  the  care-worn  spirit ! It  is 
said  that  when  the  Highlander  is  far  from  home,  certain  native  melodies  will  fill 
his  heart  with  sadness,  and  cause  an  irresistible  desire  to  revisit  his  mountain 
home. 

Martial  music  has  a powerful  effect  upon  the  soldier ; it  fills  his  soul  with 
patriotism,  and  inspires  him  -with  courage,  and  under  its  influence  he  presses  on 
to  deeds  of  valor,  reckless  of  personal  danger. 

The  whole  creation  seems  to  be  constructed  upon  a most  harmonious  scale, 
and  in  many  ways  music  is  continually  breaking  forth  from  the  perfect  works  of 
God. 

We  hear  it  in  the  sweet  notes  of  the  little  songsters  as  they  warble  forth  their 
hymns  of  praise  ; in  the  whisper  of  the  summer  breeze  ; in  the  tinkling  sea-shells, 
as  they  are  agitated  by  the  returning  waves  ; in  the  murmuring  rivulet,  as  it  wends 
its  lonely  way  through  the  quiet  woods ; and  in  the  ripple’s  dance,  as  it  sparkles 
in  the  moonbeams. 

Music  sounds  the  sweetest  at  evening’s  stilly  hour,  as  it  steals  gently  over  the 
quiet  lake,  and  has  for  its  only  accompaniment  the  dipping  of  oars. 


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How  fearful  is  the  music  of  the  mighty,  rushing  whirlwind,  as  it^bends  the 
branches  of  the  forest  trees  ! 

How  sublime  is  the  music  of  the  thunder  storm,  as  peal  after  peal  reverberates 
through  the  arches  of  heaven  ! It  is  God’s  voice  that  we  hear  in  the  rolling  thun- 
der. The  mighty  rock  feels  His  power,  and  the  monarch  oak  is  rent. 

Old  Ocean  also  has  its  music  in  storm  and  calm ; when  its  proud  waves  are 
tossed  mountain  high,  and  the  raging  surge  mingles  with  the  clouds,  and  again 
when  every  wind  is  hushed  and  its  calm  bosom  reflects  the  overhanging  clouds, 
while  billow  after  billow  breaks  with  lulling  sound  upon  the  pebbly  shore. 

There  is  music  in  the  quiet  waterfall,  as  with  crested  foam  it  leaps  into  its  rocky 
bed.  There  is  mighty  music  in  the  roaring  of  the  cataract  as  it  rushes  along,  carry- 
ing destruction  before  it. 

But  how  unlike  all  this  is  the  mournful  music  of  the  sighing  willow,  as  it  bends 
its  drooping  branches  over  the  lonely  grave.  The  sweet  birds  sit  in  its  boughs 
and  chant  a requiem  to  the  lovely  form  that  slumbers  beneath,  whose  ear  is  deaf 
to  their  melody,  and  whose  gentle  voice  no  longer  echoes  their  song.  But  how 
delightful  it  is  to  think  that  they  are  dwelling  in  that  far,  happy  land,  and  are 
clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white;  that  upon  their  brows  rests  the  seraph’s  crown, 
and  from  their  golden  harps  is  flowing  celestial  music  ! Shall  not  we  be  called  to 
join  the  angel  choir,  and  unite  with  them  in  singing  the  sweet  song  of  Moses  and 
the  Lamb  ? 


Report  of  the  Committee  on  French,  as  read  by  Rev.  Dr.  Thos.  Armitag-e. 

The  undersigned  members  of  the  Committee  on  French,  having  held 
their  examination  on  Saturday,  June  14th,  submit  the  following  report: 

The  classes,  under  charge  of  Madame  Tirada,  were  examined  in  the 
order  of  their  rank  as  3d,  2d,  and  1st. 

The  3d  class  embrace  the  entire  Preparatory  Department.  The  exami- 
nation of  this  large  class  of  little  girls  was  very  interesting,  and  the  facility 
with  which  they  have  received  the  pronunciation  proves  the  advantage  of 
early  oral  instruction  in  the  French  Language.  The  Committee  are  gratified 
with  the  result  of  the  plan  which  the  President  of  the  Institute  suggested 
three  years  ago,  and  has  since  then  been  acted  upon,  of  introducing  the  study 
of  French  into  the  Primary  classes.  Pupils  are  thus  prepared,  by  first  speak- 
ing the  language,  to  advance  naturally  in  reading  and  writing  it  familiarly. 
Among  these  little  girls,  all  of  whom  did  well  in  their  examination,  we 
may  mention  Miss  Abbv  F.  Mitchell  and  Miss  Emma  J.  Chamberlain  as  being 
especially  ready  in  rendering  French  phrases. 

The  second  class  have  made  a great  improvement  since  their  examina- 
tion one  year  ago.  From  simple  phrases  and  labored  pronunciation  they 
have  made  some  advance  in  translation,  and  have  gained  confidence,  and 
consequently  ease  in  pronouncing  French.  Miss  "Winnie  Austin,  through- 
out the  French  exercise,  and  Miss  Clara  Cox  in  the  dialogue,  deserve  par- 
ticular notice;  also  Misses  Steel,  Yale,  and  Taylor. 

The  members  of  the  first  and  highest  class  in  French  gave  evidence  of 
much  care  on  the  part  of  their  teacher,  and  of  application  on  the  part  of 
the  pupils. 

We  learn,  through  their  examination,  that  they  have  during  the  year 
rendered  an  excellent  translation  of  Dumas’  “ Life  of  Napoleon,”  and 
various  selections  from  Racine.  Their  examination  also  confirms  the  state- 


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ment  made  to  the  Committee  that  their  recitation  hours  have  chiefly  been 
occupied  in  French  conversations  and  Grammatical  criticism. 

The  names  of  Miss  Stephenson  and  Miss  Sutphen  may  be  mentioned 
with  the  highest  credit,  as  having  attained,  in  a great  measure,  the  pleas- 
ing pronunciation  of  their  teacher,  and  a degree  of  fluency  in  speaking 
the  French  language.  FRED’K  STEINS, 

A.  DON  BERNARD, 

Nee  de  Rochefarmoy. 


Report  of  Committee  on  Vocal  Music,  as  read  by  Rev.  Jesse  Page, 
of  Atkinson,  N.  H. 

The  undersigned,  having  been  requested  to  act  as  a Committee  to  report 
upon  the  examination  and  exhibition  of  the  class  in  vocal  music  in  the 
Rutgers  Female  Institute,  beg  leave  to  report  that,  having  attended  the 
examination  this  day  in  the  Chapel  and  in  the  presence  of  a large  number 
of  interested  spectators,  we  were  well  pleased  both  with  their  proficiency 
and  the  course  of  instruction  by  their  teacher,  Prof.  J.  C.  Woodman. 

The  course  of  instruction  was  a broad  one,  as  it  was  designed  to  reach 
the  capacity  of  the  smallest  pupils  in  the  institute.  As  a class  exhibition, 
we  were  very  much  gratified  at  the  result. 

In  conclusion,  your  Committee  desire  to  bear  testimony  to  the  noble  ex- 
ample afforded  by  Rutgers  Female  Institute  to  other  similar  institutions, 
and  the  schools  of  our  country  generally,  in  the  dignity  and  importance 
which  it  practically  gives  to  the  study  of  music,  by  assigning  to  this  de- 
lightful branch  of  aesthetical  education  so  prominent  a place  in  its  cur- 
riculum. 

We  feel  sure  that  the  music  practised  in  this  Institute  must  throw  an 
unwonted  halo  over  the  endearing  reminiscences  of  its  graduates,  as  it  cer- 
tainly is  one  of  the  purest  sources  of  enjoyment  to  its  friends  and  visitors. 

M.  QUIMBY, 

J.  B.  STEVENSON, 

M.  H.  MILLER. 


Report  of  Committee  on  Needle -work,  as  read  by  Dr.  F.  N.  Otis. 

Having  carefully  examined  the  specimens  of  needle- work  executed  by 
the  young  ladies  of  the  Rutgers  Female  Institute,  the  Committee  respectfully 
report : 

That,  in  their  estimation,  the  best  specimen  of  fancy  work  in  the  First 
Division  of  the  Academic  Department  is  that  marked  No.  11,  which  dis- 
plays much  skill,  neatness,  and  industry.  The  second  entitled  to  honor- 
able mention  is  decided  to  be  No.  1,  the  3d  No.  10.  The  best  specimen 
of  plain  needle-work  is  decided  to  be  that  marked  No.  4,  and  the  Com- 
mittee would  here  respectfully  suggest  that  not  only  the  neatness  and  care 
displayed  in  this  specimen  call  for  especial  notice,  but  that  the  good  sense 
shown  in  choosing  for  the  work  an  article  of  practical  utility,  is  worthy  of 
imitation. 

In  the  Second  Division,  the  specimen  of  plain  needle-work  worthy  of 
the  First  Honor  is  thought  to  be  that  marked  No.  4.  The  second  No.  16. 
Best  fancy  work,  No.  2 ; second,  No.  18.  Worthy  of  credit,  Nos.  11 
and  5. 


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In  the  First  Division  of  the  Preparatory  Department,  for  the  best  fancy 
work  the  First  Honor  is  awarded  to  No.  1,  and  the  Second  Honor  to  No. 
6.  Worthy  of  especial  notice,  Nos.  2 and  3. 

In  the  Second  Division,  for  the  best  fancy  work  the  First  Honor  is . 
awarded  to  No.  7,  the  2d  to  No.  1.  Worthy  of  commendation,  Nos.  3 and 
6.  Best  plain  needle-work,  No.  4. 

In  the  Third  Division,  for  the  best  fancy  work  the  First  Honor  is 
awarded  to  No.  2,  the  Second  Honor  to  No.  1. 

In  concluding,  the  Committee  respectfully  report  that,  in  their  opinion, 
the  entire  performances  of  the  pupils  reflect  great  credit  upon  the  respective 
teachers  of  the  different  departments,  as  well  as  upon  the  pupils  by  whom 
the  specimens  presented  have  been  executed. 

MRS.  FRANCES  C.  OTIS, 

“ SPENCER  KIRBY, 

“ THOS.  B.  ODELL. 


Report  of  Committee  on  Drawing1  and  Painting,  read  by  the  Rev. 

Dr.  Hague. 

The  Committee  on  Drawings  have  examined  with  much  attention 
and  interest  the  drawings  and  paintings  submitted  to  their  inspection,  and 
find  in  them  much  that  is  worthy  of  commendation.  They  are  pleasing 
specimens  of  the  work  of  the  class;  the  outlines  being  neatly  drawn, 
the  pencilling  soft,  and  in  some  cases  not  only  carefully  but  elaborately 
finished.  On  the  whole,  they  show  earnest  study,  and  are  highly 
creditable  to  the  industry  of  the  pupils,  and  to  the  fidelity  of  their 
teacher. 

To  pronounce  on  the  comparative  merit  of  the  different  drawings  and 
paintings,  is  more  difficult,  since  they  are  all  copies ; and  hence  to  judge 
them  fairly  they  must  be  compared,  not  only  with  each  other,  but  with 
the  models.  Otherwise,  we  might  censure  a fault  of  drawing  which  was  no 
fault  of  the  pupil,  but  only  a too  literal  copying  of  a mistake  of  the  orig- 
inal. For  this  reason,  when  a pupil  is  taught  from  models,  they  should  be 
chosen  with  great  care,  selecting  none  but  good  pictuees,  by  which  we  do 
not  mean  very  elaborate  paintings,  but  rather  those  which  are  not  too  diffi- 
cult, and  which  yet  are  faultless  in  drawing  and  color.  In  this  way  the 
eye  of  the  pupil  is  educated  to  a quick  perception  of  form  and  proportion ; 
it  is  taught  to  distinguish  the  most  delicate  shades  of  color,  and  their  har- 
mony with  each  other,  while  the  hand  is  acquiring  skill  to  reproduce  thejn 
on  canvas. 

But  to  carry  this  department  still  farther,  one  thing  more  is  necessary ; 
and  this  remark  is  made,  not  alone  with  reference  to  this  Institution,  but 
to  all  other  schools  where  drawing  is  taught,  viz.,  that  the  pupil  be  taught 
to  copy,  not  from  models,  but  from  Natuee.  The  pupil  who  sits  down 
before  a painting,  and  faithfully  reproduces  every  line,  may  make  a very 
“ pretty  picture,”  but  she  does  not  hereby  become  an  artist.  This  is  but  the 
mechanical  part  of  drawing,  and  does  not  bring  out  the  real  talent  of  the 
young  student  in  art.  That  this  superficial  mode  of  training  has  become  so 
general  in  other  schools  is  not  the  fault  of  the  teachers.  It  is  rather  a char- 
acteristic of  our  system  of  education  as  of  every  thing  else  in  this  fast  coun- 
try. Americans  are  impatient  of  results.  Enterprising  professors  advertise 
the  whole  art  of  drawing  to  be  taught  in  twelve  lessons  ! Parents  think  a 
pupil  is  making  slow  progress  if  she  does  not  bring  home  a picture  in  a 
week.  The  pupil  too  is  eager  to  have  something  to  show , and  it  is  so  much 
easier  to  make  a picture  by  copying,  that  the  temptation  is  very  great  to 


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take  this  short  road  which  secures  a cheap  success,  rather  than  to  pursue 
the  slow  and  toilsome  method  which  alone  leads  to  the  highest  attain- 
ments. 

The  Committee,  therefore,  would  be  glad  to  see  the  drawing  pupil  led 
forward  to  the  study  of  Nature.  Then  their  pieces  will  bring  out  in  strong 
relief  the  individuality  of  each  pupil,  and  it  will  be  no  longer  difficult  to  say 
which  bears  the  most  decisive  marks  of  talent.  At  present  we  are  em- 
barrassed in  judging  by  the  fact  that  there  is  so  great  a sameness  among 
them.  Since  all  are  copies,  all  are  alike,  and  nearly  equal  in  merit.  But 
let  this  method  of  nature  be  introduced,  as  it  may  be  with  full  success 
under  the  present  most  competent  and  excellent  teacher,  and  it  will  soon 
be  seen  that,  though  the  pieces  may  not  be  so  uniformly  “pretty,”  they 
have  a stamp  of  originality  and  force,  which  shows  the  dawning  of  real 
power  in  these  young  pupils  in  the  art. 

These  remarks  are  made,  not  at  all  in  the  spirit  of  censure,  but  rather 
with  the  desire  to  see  this  department  of  instruction  in  all  our  schools 
elevated  still  higher.  It  is  but  a few  years  since  drawing  was  intro- 
duced into  our  Female  institutions.  Already  it  has  made  great  progress. 
Now  we  wish  it  to  go  on  unto  perfection  ; and  in  this,  as  in  other  depart- 
ments, we  are  sure  that  the  Butgers  Institute  will  show  a generous  rivalry 
to  be  among  the  foremost ; thus  sustaining  its  past  character  as  one  of  the 
most  advanced  and  successful  of  all  our  higher  seminaries. 


MRS.  HENRY  M.  FIELD. 
REY.  DR.  HAGUE, 

WM.  SOHAUS,  Esq., 


Report  of  Mathematical  Examination,  as  read  by  Rev.  T.  S.  Hastings. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  attend  the  Mathematical  examination  of 
the  Senior  Class  of  Rutgers  Female  Institute,  June  7th,  1862,  respectfully 
report  that  they  were  present,  and  highly  interested  in  the  exercises  of  the 
occasion.  The  Mathematical  course  of  the  Institute  is  a comprehensive 
one,  embracing  Arithmetic,  Algebra,  Geometry,  Plane  and  Solid,  Trigonom- 
etry, with  some  of  the  more  useful  applications  to  Mensuration,  Survey- 
ing, and  Navigation. 

Desirous  of  being  thorough  and  minute  in  the  examination  of  some  par- 
ticular branch  of  Mathematics,  instead  of  touching  upon  each  superficially, 
your  Committee  confined  the  examination  to  Geometry.  For  the  same 
general  language  is  employed  in  Arithmetic,  Algebra,  Geometry,  and  the 
higher  Calculus ; and  the  same  laws  of  combination,  and  same  principles 
of  reasoning,  are  alike  applicable  to  all. 

The  members  of  the  class  in  Geometry,  through  a severe  examination  of 
four  hours,  evinced  clear  conceptions,  accurate  use  of  language,  the  habit 
of  arranging  and  classifying  their  ideas,  and  the  simple  logic  required  in 
mathematical  investigations.  The  questions  and  propositions  stated  were 
given  on  paper  and  drawn  by  the  young  ladies.  There  was  no  hesitancy,, 
no  embarrassment  for  a moment  visible  in  any  member  of  the  class.  Their 
ease  grew  out  of  a consciousness  on  their  part  that  they  had  received'' 
a thorough  training  at  the  hands  of  the  teacher,  and  that  they  had  com- 
pletely mastered  the  study.  The  Committee  were  pleased  to  learn  tliat- 
the  prize  system  had  been  abolished  as  an  incentive  to  study  in  the  Insti- 
tute, and  hence  are  not  called  upon  to  make  comparisons  between  the  dif- 
ferent members  of  the  class.  They  all  did  exceedingly  well. 

The  Committee  cannot  conclude  their  report  without  expressing  the- 


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gratification  they  have  derived  from  witnessing  the  continued  evidence  of 
the  estimation  in  which  Mathematical  studies  are  held  at  the  Institute,  and 
the  success  with  which  they  are  cultivated.  While  we  are  not  aware  of 
any  institution  for  general  education  which  does  not  comprehend  some  por- 
tion of  the  mathematics  in  its  list  of  studies,  it  is  too  often  the  case  in  our 
female  seminaries  that  young  ladies  are  taught  to  nibble  daintily  at  the 
Mathematics,  as  if  a hearty  meal  might  prove  injurious  either  to  their  in- 
tellects or  to  their  morals.  Indeed  we  have  been  pained  to  find  that  some 
who  have  charge  of  institutions,  were  more  solicitous  about  the  neatness 
with  which  a geometrical  diagram  might  be  drawn,  than  they  were  about 
the  correctness ; and  valued  grace  of  manner  above  profoundness  of  intel- 
lect. We  doubt  whether  there  is  another  female  seminary  in  the  United 
States  where  seven  young  ladies  can  be  found,  who  can  furnish  more 
elegant  solutions  of  the  test-questions,  than  have  been  furnished  by  seven 
members  of  this  graduation  class  ; we  believe  that  the  mathematical  studies 
are  pursued  at  the  Institute  with  a thoroughness  and  success  not  surpassed 
by  any  similar  institution  in  the  country ; we  know  that,  as  regards  very 
many  of  them,  the  Institute  is  in  this  respect  incomparably  their  superior. 
To  say  more  might  be  deemed  invidious  ; to  say  less,  would  be  injustice  to 
those  who  have  prescribed  the  course  of  study  at  the  Institute,  and  injus- 
tice to  those  to  whom  the  mathematical  training  of  the  pupils  has  been 
intrusted.  TIIOS,  S.  HASTINGS, 

Chairman  of  Committee. 


PRESENTATION  0E  THE  MEDAL  OF  THE  INSTITUTE 

TO  THE 

HOIST.  JOSEPH  HOX1E, 

By  the  Rev.  ASA  D.  SMITH,  D.  D.,  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

[An  episode  occurred  in  the  Commencement  Exercises,  which  may  be 
best  represented  by  the  following  Addresses,  the  substance  only  of  what 
was  uttered.] 

DR.  SMITH’S  ADDRESS. 

I would  suggest,  Sir,  that  a brief  interval  be  allowed  for  the  introduction 
of  a service  not  set  down  in  the  programme,  but  in  the  object  of  which,  at 
least,  all  present  will  take  an  interest.  An  esteemed  and  beloved  member 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees — a venerable  member,  I may  say — one  who  has 
been  associated  with  it  from  the  first,  and  the  only  one  of  the  original 
members  still  with  us,  has  tendered  his  resignation.  I refer  to  the  Hon. 
JosEPn  Hoxie.  He  takes  this  step,  not  from  any  decline  of  attachment  to 
the  Institute,  but  because  of  his  distance  from  the  new  location,  and  the 
pressure  of  other  engagements.  We  would  gladly  have  refused  his  request, 
but  we  cannot  resist  the  considerations  by  which  he  has  enforced  it.  The 
pleasant  duty  has  been  assigned  to  me,  of  expressing  to  him  our  high  appre- 
ciation of  his  services,  and  our  great  regret  at  parting  with  him.  He  will 
pardon  me  if  I make  this  expression  in  the  presence  of  these  assembled 
patrons  and  friends  of  the  Institute. 


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We  remember,  Sir,  [addressing  Mr.  Hoxie,]  that  your  strong  and  cun- 
ning head  was  busy  in  laying  the  foundations  of  this  Institution.  We  call 
to  mind  your  constant  devotion  to  its  welfare.  Ever  prompt  have  you  been 
todift  upon  us  the  light  of  your  countenance,  both  at  the  regular  meetings 
of  the  Board,  and  on  all  public  occasions.  Of  great  value  have  your  coun- 
sels been  to  us.  And  when,  in  connection  with  any  of  our  gatherings, 
clear,  and  forceful,  and  eloquent  utterances  have  been  called  for,  we  have 
known  well  from  whose  lips  we  might  expect  them.  Eor  all  your  services 
we  desire  thus  publicly  to  thank  you.  And  as  it  is  pleasant  to  have  some 
visible  memento  of  relations  not  only  agreeable  in  themselves,  but  in  which 
important  benefits  have  been  conferred  on  others,  I have  been  directed  by 
the  Board  to  make,  as  I now  do,  an  honorary  presentation  to  you  of  the 
Medal  of  the  Institute. 

This  slight  token  of  our  regard  will  be  the  more  acceptable  to  you  from 
the  fact,  that  the  only  like  presentation  ever  made  by  us  was,  some  fourteen 
years  ago,  to  that  illustrious  statesman,  Henry  Clay.  You  were  happy 
then,  Sir,  to  call  yourself  his  friend,  and  you  have  never  ceased  to  cherish 
his  memory.  At  that  comparatively  early  age,  you  turned  to  Clay , but 
you  did  not  turn  to  a fossil.  Mor  have  you  yet.  Those  Tvhite  hairs  indi- 
cate not  that  vigor  has  forsaken  your  frame,  but  only  that  it  has  settled 
more  fully  upon  the  well  compacted  brain.  Though  your  official  connec- 
tion with  us  is  severed,  we  shall  know,  in  any  exigency  that  may  arise, 
where  to  look  for  wisdom.  In  any  such  case,  you  may  expect  to  see  us,  as 
in  times  past,  at  your  office ; and  we  are  quite  sure  that,  while  life  lasts, 
your  sympathies  will  cluster  about  this  Institution,  and  that  any  aid  you 
can  render  it  will  be  gladly  given. 

I have  another  presentation  to  make.  It  is  on  behalf  of  the  pupils  of 
the  Institute.  They  ask  you  to  accept  of  this  beautiful  bouquet — I should 
rather  say,  basket  of  flowers.  Be  pleased  to  consider  it,  Sir,  as  of  symbolic 
import.  Let  it  represent  to  you  those  fairer  flowers,  which  you  have  aided 
in  training  here.  They  have  been  reared  not  for  the  gardens  of  earth 
alone.  Hot  a few  of  them — you  call  to  mind  some  such  as  I speak — have 
already  been  transplanted  to  the  “ sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood.” 
Let  the  aroma  of  these  blossoms  typify  to  you  the  warm  affections  of-these 
young  hearts — the  confidence,  and  love,  and  gratitude  with  which  the  suc- 
cessive classes  have  regarded  you.  Though  a full-grown  man,  you  have 
known  how  to  be  a child  among  them,  and  none  the  less  for  the  lapse  of 
years.  Under  that  snowy  crown,  they  are  assured,  a fervent  heart  is  still 
beating.  They  can  never  forget  you.  And  be  assured,  Sir,  that  though 
you  meet  them  here  no  more  in  an  official  capacity,  their  best  wishes,  as 
well  as  the  kindest  and  most  grateful  regards  of  all  your  associates  in  the 
Board,  will  ever  follow  you. 


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JUDGE  HOXIE’S  REPLY. 

Mr.  President  and  Members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  : There 
were  once  two  Irishmen  at  work  on  the  roof  of  a house  and,  by  the  giving 
way  of  a platform,  both  were  precipitated  to  the  ground.  Says  one  to  the 
other,  “Patrick,  are  you  ldlt  entirely?”  “Indeed,  I am  not,”  said  Pat, 
“ but,  by  my  soul,  Pm  speechless.”  I am  very  much  in  the  same  condition. 
I am  so  overwhelmed  by  this  unexpected  expression  of  your  kind  regard 
and  esteem,  communicated  in  the  eloquent  and  touching  language  of  your 
beloved  President,  that  no  words  at  my  command  can  adequately  express 
the  feelings  of  my  full  heart.  Believe  me,  gentlemen,  when  I say  that  I 
terminate  the  relations  that  have  so  long  subsisted  between  us  with  extreme 
regret.  Twenty-four  years  ago,  I assisted  in  laying  the  corner-stone  of  your 
Institute,  and  have  been  a member  of  your  Board  from  that  day  to  this. 
They  have  been  delightful  years,  and  will  ever  be  remembered  among  the 
most  pleasant  of  my  life.  Your  kind  appreciation  of  these  humble  ser- 
vices, as  evinced  in  your  resolution  to  present  me  with  the  Medal  of  the 
Institute — an  honor  conferred  on  only  one  person  before,  and  such  a person, 
no  less  than  the  illustrious,  the  idolized  Henry  Clay,  who  had  “ rather  be 
right  than  be  President,”  who  gave  to  his  beloved  country  the  eminent 
services  of  his  early  manhood  and  his  more  mature  years  at  home  and 
abroad,  and  who  died  with  his  armor  on,  (always  bright,)  on  the  field  of  his 
fame  and  his  glory — fills  my  heart  with  gratitude  and  love.  It  wras  my  good 
fortune  to  enjoy  the  friendship  of  that  great  and  good  man  until  the  last 
moment  of  his  life.  I honored  and  loved  him  while  living,  and  stood  by 
his  dying  bed  ; and,  with  my  hand  in  his,  lie  said,  “God  bless  you,  Hoxie  !” 
and  his  noble  soul  took  its  flight  to  the  regions  of  the  blessed.  I appreciate 
that  legacy  above  all  the  honors  of  earth.  And  now,  Mr.  President,  I have 
to  acknowledge  this  second  presentation  of  this  beautiful  basket  of  flowers, 
and  you  must  allow  me,  as  best  I can,  to  make  my  acknowledgments  to  the 
fair  donors. — My  dear  young  ladies,  I accept,  with  very  great  pleasure,  this 
beautiful  present : when  I consider  its  beauty  and  sweetness,  I am  reminded 
of  the  givers,  and  I pray  that  they  may  be  ever  blooming  flowers  in  the 
Garden  of  the  Lord.  These  flowers  will  wither  and  die,  but  their  sweet 
fragrance  will  remain  long  after  their  leaves  shall  have  fallen  from  their 
stems.  So  with  a well-spent  life.  The  flowers  of  love,  and  friendship,  and 
piety,  strown  on  its  rugged  pathway,  “shall  flourish  in  immortal  bloom,”  and 
continue  to  shed  their  blessed  fragrance  on  all  around,  long  after  the  hands 
that  planted  them  are  cold  in  death.  Again  I thank  you.  I thank  you\  I 
thank  you.  And  now,  Reverend  and  dear  brother,  a few  parting  words 
with  you,  and  they  are  not  formal  words.  Prom  my  heart  I thank  you  for 
the  very  kind  and  flattering  manner  in  which  you  have  been  pleased  to 
speak  of  my  services  to  the  Board,  now  so  fortunate  as  to  have  you  for  its 
President ; and,  I assure  you,  that  T shall  rejoice  always  to  hear  of  the  in- 


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creasing  prosperity  and  usefulness  of  the  Institute,  under  the  faithful  train- 
ing of  its  able,  devoted,  and  indefatigable  President,  Mr.  Pierce,  to  whom 
and  the  young  ladies  under  his  care,  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  their 
worthy  President,  I bid  an  affectionate  Farewell. 


REPORT  ON  THE  CONDITION  OF  THE  INSTITUTE. 

By  the  President,  Mr.  H.  M.  PIERCE. 

In  making  our  general  Annual  Report  of  the  Condition  of  the  Institute,  at 
the  close  of  this  our  twenty-third  academical  year,  we  cannot  but  acknowledge 
with  profound  gratitude  the  goodness  of  God,  in  continuing  the  prosperity 
of  this  Institution  through  our  National  troubles  of  the  past  year. 

The  present  academic  year  opened  in  September  last,  and,  as  we  are  ail 
painfully  aware,  after  our  stunning,  though  we  believe,  salutary  reverses  on 
the  Potomac.  At  that  time  the  extent,  the  length,  breadth,  and  unfath- 
omed depths  of  the  great  American  Rebellion  of  1861-2  were  first  realized. 
The  foundations  of  our  national  existence  had  been  undermined.  The 
blessed  Government  of  the  United  States,  under  which  individuals  wrere  in- 
vited to  prosperity  and  independence ; families  to  happiness  and  security  ; 
institutions,  towns,  and  cities  led  to  substantial  growth  and  great  influence, 
and  States  to  the  dignity  and  position  of  Empires,  received  a blow  from 
those  who  for  eighty-four  years  had  been  fostered  with  the  tenderest  care, 
and  protected  in  all  the  natural  rights  of  man. 

While  the  North  was  preparing  for,  and  was  deeply  engaged  in,  this 
gigantic  undertaking  of  suppressing  a rebellion  second  only  to  that  which 
cost  Heaven  one-third  of  its  hosts,  sullen  mutterings  startled  us  from 
across  the  waters.  While  our  hearts  were  bleeding  from  the  effects  of  this 
unnatural  rebellion,  the  hungry  vultures  of  the  old  world  sent  forth  their 
ominous  cries,  already  clamoring  for  our  national  carcass. 

The  year  draws  to  a close — what  does  it  witness  ? The  proud  eagle  is 
again  aloft  in  promising  skies,  with  no  vulture  daring  to  show  its  rapacious 
beak,  and,  where  it  had  been  dishonored,  is  again  unfurling  the  dear  old 
Flag. 

How  has  this  been  accomplished?  By  sacrifices  on  the  part  of  individ- 
uals, families,  institutions,  States;  sacrifices  of  wealth,  prospects,  happiness, 
life,  aye,  the  life  of  the  dear  brother,  the  precious  son,  the  beloved  husband 
and  father.  God  has  accepted  the  sacrifice. 

The  first  epoch  in  our  national  history  closed  in  the  Fall  of  1860,  and 
we  to-day  stand  on  the  dividing  line  between  the  old  epoch  and  the  new. 
The  promises  of  the  new  era  impart  an  uplifting  energy  throughout  our 
land.  We  all  feel  it.  This  Institution  feels  it.  The  heart  of  every  true 
American  beats  high  with  pride  and  exultation  at  the  development  of  the 


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hitherto  latent  power  of  our  Government.  If  the  national  reverses^rought 
pecuniary  embarrassment  to  all  classes  of  the  community,  our  national  suc- 
cesses communicate  renewed  life  and  prosperity. 

The  fact  that  the  present  is  a memorable  year  in  the  history  of  the  United 
States,  makes  this,  the  twenty-third  academical  year  of  our  Institute,  also 
remarkable.  Those  who  are  graduates  from  the  Rutgers  to-day  will,  we 
trust,  be  able  to  associate  the  year  of  their  graduation  with  that  in  which 
the  great  rebellion  was  crushed,  and  peace  restored  to  all  our  borders. 

If  in  the  disastrous  season  of  war  we  have  been  enabled  to  stand  firm, 
may  not  our  friends,  patrons,  trustees,  and  faculty  of  instruction,  reasonably 
anticipate  for  the  Institute  in  the  future,  a larger  field  of  usefulness  than  in 
any  period  of  its  past  history  ? 

The  late  severe  annual  examination  fully  attests  the  healthful  condition 
of  the  Institute. 

The  results  of  this  examination,  and  the  action  of  the  different  Com- 
mittees, are  contained  in  the  following 

REPORT  OR  THE  AWARD  OF  HONORS. 

The  Trustees  have  admitted  the  following  young  ladies  to  the  Award  of 
Testimonials  or  Premiums. 

They  have  awarded  the  First  Honor  to  those  who,  according  to  the  scale 
of  merit  adopted  in  the  Institute,  have  attained  an  average  of  six  in  Scholar- 
ship, Deportment,  and  Attendance,  respectively,  during  each  of  the  last  two 
terms,  or  since  their  entrance;  the  Second  Honor  to  those  who  have  at- 
tained an  average  of  five  and  under  six;  and  the  Third  Honor  to  those  who 
have  attained  an  average  of  four  and  under  five. 

In  the  Academic  Department,  under  the  charge  of  Miss  E.  Holcomb, 
assisted  by  Miss  Maria  L.  Hoyle,  the  following  Members  of  the  Second  Di- 
vision will  receive  from  the  President,  Testimonials  on  which  will  be  found 
the  Honor  awarded  to  each  pupil : 


Clara  M.  Purviance, 
Mary  E.  Schmid, 
Lillias  Silleck, 
Emma  Young, 
Theresa  Knapp, 
Isabella  S.  Davis, 


Emma  R.  Wicks, 
Kate  M.  Cargill, 
Mary  H.  Ten  Brook, 
Alfarata  Reed, 
Margaret  A.  Mills, 
Mary  E.  Fanning, 


Emma  Barnes, 

Viola  H.  Suydam, 
Euphemia  S.  Bruner, 
Angeline  P.  Bruner, 
Eliza  P.  Belden, 
Emma  Kerr. 


Testimonials  are  also  awarded  to  the  following  members  of  the  First 
Division,  Academic  Department : 


Albina  D.  Yale, 
Eliza  J.  Potter, 
Winifred  Austin, 
Ella  L.  Dorsett, 
Annie  M.  Dooley, 


Ella  E.  Williams, 
Margaret  E.  Mayer, 
Mary  C.  Thomas, 
Emma  F.  Taylor, 
Maria  M.  Edwards, 


Eleanor  F.  Stephenson, 
Euphemia  J.  Burr, 
Emily  A.  Jennings, 
Eterlina  M.  Disbrow. 


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To  the  following  members  of  the  Junior  Class,  Collegiate  Department, 
under  charge  of  Miss  Eleanor  J.  Mackie,  testimonials  establishing  the  grade 


of  the  Scholarship,  Depa 

Huldah  L.  Bates, 

Clara  S.  Cox, 

Lizzie  A.  Conover, 
Annie  M.  Hoover, 
Euphemia  B.  Wilmarth, 
M.  B.  Durfee, 


rtment,  and  attendance 

Eliza  G.  McKesson, 
Mary  H.  Quin, 

Nannie  L.  Armitage, 
Gertrude  Y.  Sheldon, 
Eannie  If.  Molleson, 
Emily  A.  Halsey, 


f each,  will  be  presented : 

Maggie  W.  Ludlam, 
Sarah  A.  Johnson, 
Adelaide  Levison, 

Maria  Mulock, 

Philothea  Cooper. 


Testimonials  will  be  presented  to  the  following  members  of  the  Second 
Middle  Class,  Collegiate  Department : 

Mary  D.  Buckbee,  Florence  M.  Mayer,  Annie  H.  Broun, 

Fanny  Holkins,  Louisa  Ketchum,  Annie  Insley. 


The  following  members  of  the  First  Middle  Class,  Collegiate  Department, 
under  the  charge  of  Miss  A.  G.  Hoadley,  will  receive  testimonials : 


Matilda  La  Bue, 
Lucy  E.  Dodge, 
Sarah  F.  Teets, 
Helen  G.  Peck, 
Laura  Stilwell, 
Bella  J.  Williams, 
Nellie  R.  White, 


Mary  E.  Williams, 
Ann  E.  Crombie, 
Sarah  J.  Young, 
Emily  Beach, 
Augusta  McKesson, 
Annie  S.  Fielder, 
Frederika  Cecil, 


Isabella  Davis, 
Amelia  J.  Haight, 
Sarah  J.  Steel, 
Mary  B.  Chapman, 
Evelyn  J.  Beals, 
Mary  E.  Read, 

Ida  Tuttle. 


Testimonials  will  be  given  this  day  to  the  following  members  of  the 
First  Class,  Preparatory  Department,  under  the  charge  of  Miss  Hester  A. 
Hawkins  : 


Emma  J.  Chamberlain, 
Kate  Aston, 

Amelia  Sanford, 


Mary  C.  Cargill, 
Emma  E.  Miller, 
Abby  F.  Mitchell, 


Jenny  L.  Corn, 

Mary  E.  Cunningham. 


Each  of  the  following  pupils,  members  of  the  Second  Class,  Preparatory 
Department,  receives  a premium  for  good  behavior  and  attention  to  the 
exercises  of  the  school  during  the  year,  or  since  their  entrance  : 


Florence  S.  Starin, 
Julia  F.  Mills, 
Charlotte  C.  Hall, 
Mary  E.  Taylor, 


Eudora  Hart, 

Kate  Yan  Nest, 
Ella  C.  Fergusson, 
Isabella  Chambers, 


Kate  A.  Bliss, 

Minnie  A.  Lynes, 
Alice  Andrews, 

Clara  L.  Cunningham. 


The  following  members  of  the  Third  Class,  Preparatory  Department,  re- 
ceive a premium  for  good  behavior  and  attention  to  instructions  of  their 
teacher  during  the  year  : 


Ida  Jones, 

Sophia  C.  Woodworth, 
Ella  S.  McConnell, 
Lucinda  S.  McKee, 
Anna  Farrand, 


Isabella  E.  Kinnan, 
Carrie  Archer, 
Alma  F.  Reed, 
Eunie  E.  Angevine, 
Julia  Andrews, 


Mary  Hall, 

Caroline  H.  Rankin, 
Viola  E.  Railings, 
Lizzie  Meday. 


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Penmanship. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  specimens  of  Penmanship  fuiv 
nished  by  the  pupils  of  the  different  departments,  at  the  commencement 
and  close  of  the  year,  as  indicating  the  condition  and  advancement  of  the 
scholars  during  the  year,  reported — 

A First  Honor  for  best  specimen  of  penmanship  in  the  Institute,  to  Mary 
E.  Williams,  of  the  First  Middle  Class,  Collegiate  Department. 

(The  members  of  the  Senior  Class  have  not  exhibited  writing  books,  and 
do  not  enter  into  competition  with  the  other  classes  for  Honors.) 

First  Honors  also  to  each  of  the  following  : 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Laura  Stilwell. 

For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Mary  E.  Williams. 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Fanny  Holkins. 

For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Fanny  Holkins. 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Lizzie  A.  Conover. 

For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Clara  T.  Cox. 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Eleanor  F.  Stephenson. 
For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Maria  M.  Edwards. 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Margaret  A.  Mills. 

For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Emma  R.  Wicks. 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Abby  F.  Mitchell. 

For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Jenny  L.  Corn. 

For  greatest  improvement  in  the  class  dur- 
ing the  year,  Florence  S.  Starin. 

For  best  specimen  of  Penmanship  in  the 
class,  Julia  F.  Mills. 

Honorable  mention  is  made  of  tlie  following  as  having  exhibited  marked 
improvement  during  the  year  : 

Collegiate  Department , First  Middle  Class. 

Nelly  R.  White,  Sarah  F.  Teets,  Amelia  J.  Haight, 

Augusta  McKesson,  Sarah  J.  Steel,  Ann  E.  Crombie, 

Annie  S.  Fielder,  Matilda  La  Rue,  Sarah  J.  Young. 

Collegiate  Department , Second  Middle  Class. 

Annie  H.  Broun,  Annie  Insley. 

Collegiate  Department , Junior  Class. 

Nannie  L.  Armitage,  Sarah  A.  Johnson,  Eliza  G.  McKesson, 

Huldah  L.  Bates,  Maggie  W.  Ludlam,  Fannie  II.  Molleson, 

Mary  H.  Quin. 


First  Middle  Class,  Collegiate  Dept. 


Second 


Junior  “ “ 


Academic  Department,  1st  Division, 


2d 


Preparatory  Department,  1st  Division, 


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2d 


it  tt 


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Academic  Department , First  Division. 

Emily  A.  Jennings,  Eliza  J.  Potter,  Ella  E.  Williams, 

Winifred  Austen,  Emma  F.  Taylor,  Albina  D.  Yale. 


0 r Academic  Department , Second  Division. 

Angelina  P.  Bruner,  Emma  Barnes,  Clara  M.  Purviance, 

Lilias  Silleck,  Emma  Kerr,  Eliza  P.  Belden, 

Viola  A.  Suydam,  Mary  E.  Schmid. 


Kate  Aston, 


Preparatory  Department , First  Division. 

Mary  C.  Cargill,  Emma  E.  Miller. 


Mary  E.  Taylor, 


Preparatory  Department , Second  Division. 

Eudora  Hart,  Ella  C.  Fergusson. 


Report  on  Needle-work. 

The  instructions  in  Needle-work  are  confined  to  the  Academic  and  Pre- 
paratory Departments. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  specimens  presented  by  the 
pupils  of  these  Departments,  have  awarded  in  the 

First  Division,  Academic  Department. 

First  Honor  for  Fancy  work,  to  Miss  Albina  E.  Yale. 

Second  Honor  to  ....'.  Miss  Ella  L.  Dorsett. 

Third  Honor  to Miss  Ella  E.  Williams. 

Plain  Needle-work,  First  Honor  to  . . Miss  Maria  M.  Edwards. 

Second  Division , Academic  Department. 

First  Honor  for  Plain  Needle-work,  to  . . Miss  Lilias  Silleck. 

Second  Honor  to Miss  Emma  R.  Wicks. 

Best  Fancy  work,  First  Honor  to  Miss  Angie  P.  Bruner. 

Second  Honor  to Miss  Lucy  A.  Higgins. 

Honorable  mention  made  of  the  pieces  furnished  by  Misses  Eliza  Belden, 
Emma  Barnes,  Evelyn  Mayer,  Minnie  Austen,  Disbrow,  and  Taylor;  also  of  Misses 
Kerr,  Cargill,  Knapp,  Bella  Davis  and  Emma  Young. 

First  Division , Preparatory  Department — 

First  Honor  for  Fancy  work,  to  . Miss  Emma  J.  Chamberlain,  of  N.  Y.  City. 
Second  Honor  to  . . . Miss  Emma  E.  Miller. 

Worthy  of  special  notice — Miss  Abbie  F.  Mitchell,  Mary  E.  Cunningham,  and 
Misses  Cargill  and  Corn. 

Second  Division , Preparatory  Department. 

First  Honor  for  the  best  Fancy  work,  to  Miss  Alice  M.  Andrews,  of  N.  Y.  City. 
Second  Honor  to  ...  Miss  Florence  S.  Starin. 

Worthy  of  commendation — Miss  Julia  F.  Mills  and  Miss  Clara  L.  Cunningham. 
Special  mention  made  of  the  work  of  Misses  Charlotte  E.  Hall,  Kate  Van  Nest, 
and  Ella  Fergusson. 

Third  Division , Preparatory  Department. 

First  Honor  for  best  Fancy  work,  to  . . . Miss  Eunie  Angevine. 

Second  Honor  to Miss  Julia  Andrews 


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GRADUATES. 

The  following  Young  Ladies  receive,  to-day,  in  the  diploma  of  the  In- 
stitute, its  highest  honors. 

ELIZA  H.  BROUN,  . . . South  Carolina. 

MARY  E.  BROWNING,  . . Kalamazoo , Mich. 

ELIZA  D.  FREEBORN,  . . New  York. 

CHARLOTTE  E.  HIGGINS,  . . Charleston , Me. 

MARIA  L.  KNOWER,  . . New  York. 

ANNIE  M.  REID,  ....  New  York. 

JOSEPHINE  SUTPHEN,  . . Brooklyn , L.  I. 


ADDRESS  TO  THE  GRADUATES, 

By  Dr.  A.  D.  SMITH,  President  of  the  Board. 

Young  Ladies  of  tiie  Graduating  Class:  With  the  reception  of  these 
testimonials,  your  connection  with  the  Rutgers  Female  Institute  ceases. 
Your  school-days,  so  called,  are  ended;  though  we  trust,  not  your  studies. 
You  return  to  the  family  circles  from  which  you  have  come  to  us,  soon  to 
pass  out  thence  into  the  “ wide,  wide  world.”  It  is  not  alone  for  the  quiet 
of  your  girlhood’s  homes  we  have  sought  to  train  you — it  is  for  life  on  the 
broad  scale.  It  is  for  all  its  various  responsibilities — responsibilities  that 
will  cluster  more  and  more  thickly  about  you  as  years  steal  on.  It  is  to  act 
well  your  part  as  Christian  women  in  the  great  world-drama.  To  all  you 
have  heard  from  us  in  this  relation,  as  the  years  of  your  curriculum  have 
passed  on,  you  will  permit  us  to  add  now  a few  words  of  parting  counsel. 

Were  we  called  on  to  condense  into  the  briefest  possible  space  all  we  would 
enjoin  upon  you,  we  would  express  it  in  the  single  word — Fidelity.  A 
comprehensive  and  most  precious  grace  is  that,  and,  in  its  highest  forms,  too 
rare  among  us.  It  was  said  of  old — u A faithful  man,  who  can  find?  ” and 
the  saying  was,  doubtless,  not  wholly  irrelevant  to  the  other  sex.  Too 
many  there  are,  even  now,  who  live  to  fancy  or  caprice  ; who  have  scarce  a 
oftier  aim  than  that  of  self-gratification  ; who  would  fain  have  life  one  long 
gala-day;  who  are  slow  to  apprehend  the  solemn  trusts  it  imposes,  or  to 
realize  that  its  chief  glory  is  the  meeting  of  those  trusts  with  uncompromis- 
ing fidelity.  We  judge  not  thus  of  you,  young  ladies;  you  have  given  us 
evidence  of  higher  conceptions  and  nobler  purposes ; yet,  we  would  stir  up 
your  pure  minds  by  way  of  remembrance. 

Fidelity  is  a virtue,  we  cannot  but  think,  specially  appropriate  to  your 
sex.  Woman’s  nature  is  preeminently  affectionate;  and  her  affections 
cling,  soft  as  silken  cords,  yet  strong  as  bands  of  iron,  around  their  objects. 
Into  what  depths  of  woe  will  she  follow  even  an  erring  son ! To  what  vig- 
ils, like  those  of  Rizpah,  will  she  give  herself!  What  bitter  tears  will  she 


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shed  over  a husband’s  grave  of  shame  ! What  daughterly  fidelity,  like  that 
which  nourished  the  doomed  Roman  father,  will  she  enact ! What  con- 
stancy has  she  shown  in  the  religious  sphere! 

“Not  she,  with  treacherous  kiss,  her  Saviour  stung  ; 

Not  she  denied  Him  with  unholy  tongue  ; 

She,  while  Apostles  shrunk,  could  dangers  brave — 

Last  at  His  cross,  and  earliest  at  His  grave  !” 

You  can  be  true  to  the  peculiar  aptitudes  of  your  sex,  and  to  the  brightest 
pages  in  the  “Records  of  Woman,”  only  as  you  exhibit,  at  every  post  of 
future  duty,  an  uncalculating,  unfaltering  faithfulness. 

For  this,  your  whole  course  here  has  been  suited,  if  we  mistake  not,  to 
prepare  you.  The  very  rules  of  school,  the  order  of  its  appointments,  the 
frequency  and  exactness  with  which  a great  variety  of  duties  have  re- 
curred, and  the  strictness  with  which  we  have  insisted  on  them,  have  all 
tended  to  mould  you,  not  for  a life  of  careless  ease,  of  giddy  spontaneity, 
but  of  duty — of  duty,  to  be  clearly  apprehended,  closely  watched  for,  and 
promptly  and  thoroughly  discharged.  We  can  ask  little  more — I am  happy 
to  say  it — than  that  your  future  career  be  the  .antitype,  in  this  respect, 
the  fitting  issue  and  complement  of  your  course  in  this  institution.  Even 
the  studies  you  have  pursued,  not  excepting  the  abstract  and  natural  sci- 
ences— have  all  taught  you  the  lesson  we  urge.  For  what  do  they  all  em- 
brace— what  see  we  in  all  the  universe,  from  the  huge  globes  to  the  tiny 
atoms,  but  the  reign  of  law , and,  as  involved  in  it,  fidelities  multiform  and 
innumerable  ? Not  a particle  of  matter  but  inculcates  mutely,  as  it  was 
made  to  inculcate,  the  great  duty  of  trustworthiness. 

The  duty  thus  enforced  is  especially  germane  to  the  times  on  which  we 
have  fallen.  These  are,  indeed,  times  which  “ try  men’s  souls  and  they 
try  not  less  severely  the  gentler  sex.  While  they  show  us  the  guilt  and  the 
shame  of  treachery,  they  show  us  also — beyond  comparison,  I had  almost 
said,  save  with  the  Abdiel  of  the  great  epic  bard — the  beauty  and  the  glory 
of  a high  fealty.  Not  alone  at  Sumter,  at  Pea  Ridge,  at  Pittsburgh  Land- 
ing, has  it  been  manifest.  Noble  mothers,  and  wives,  and  sisters  have 
exhibited  it,  as  with  tears  of  mingled  love  and  loyalty,  they  have  baptized 
their  dear  ones  for  the  battle.  It  has  irradiated  the  countenance,  as  with 
angelic  brightness,  of  many  a patient  watcher  at  the  couch  of  the  wounded 
soldier.  And  more  and  more,  as  years  roll  on,  will  occasion  and  scope  be 
given  to  this  high  virtue.  History  is  to  take  on  a grander  and  still  grander 
tone.  Neither  man  nor  woman  can  adequately  meet  its  fast-coming  exi- 
gencies by  a puling  sentimentalism,  a childish  caprice,  a calculating  selfish- 
ness, or  a craven  spirit  of  time-serving.  In  the  processes  by  which  God 
works  out  his  own  great  theorems,  the  cyphers  are  all  to  be  eliminated. 
Winds  are  to  be  let  loose  upon  the  earth,  before  which  all  gossamer  fasten- 
ings will  be  rent  asunder,  and  only  the  adamantine  bonds  of  a lofty  Christian 


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fidelity  endure.  Do  we  err,  then,  in  urging  upon  you  this  all-comprehending 
and  crowning  attainment? 

Be  faithful , let  us  say  to  you  as  we  part;  be  faithful,  always,  every- 
where, and  in  all  relations.  Let  no  obligation  be  overlooked,  let'  no 
duty  be  imperfectly  done.  Be  faithful  in  the  continued  culture  of  your 
own  minds  and  your  own  hearts.  "Whatever  word  you  pass,  be  true  to 
it  as  the  needle  to  the  pole.  In  the  whole  circle  of  a daughter’s  re- 
sponsibilities, in  all  sisterly  relations,  in  the  line  of  friendship,  of  charity, 
of  all  good  society,  in  every  sphere  of  influence  to  which  God  may  call 
you,  be  yours  a strict  and  undeviating  fidelity.  Aim  ever,  thus,  at 
soundness  and  thoroughness  of  character.  Be  faithful,  above  all,  to  your 
God.  Be  faithful  to  Him  who  hath  loved  you  and  given  himself  for  you, 
and  who  is  himself  the  highest  pattern  of  the  excellence  we  commend.  In 
the  joyful  hope  that,  in  this  regard,  as  in  all  others,  you  wTill  be  followers  of 
Him ; and  with  the  fervent  prayer,  that  amid  all  the  lights  and  shadows  of 
coming  life,  His  grace  maybe  sufficient  for  you;  we  now  bid  you  an  affec- 
tionate Farewell. 


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GIRO  U LAE 


FACULTY  OIF  INSTRUCTION. 

HENRY  M.  PIERCE,  A.  M., 

President , 

And  Professor  of  Moral  Science  and  Literature. 

Hey.  ASA  D.  SMITH,  D.  D., 

Lecturer  on  Evidences  of  Christianity. 

JAMES  HYATT, 

Professor  of  Chemistry,  Natural  Philosophy,  and  Botany. 

C.  J.  BELEKE, 

Professor  of  German. 

Phof.  J.  C.  WOODMAN, 

Organist  and  head  of  the  Department  of  Music. 


Collegiate  Department. 

Miss  A.  G.  HOADLEY,  Principal. 

Miss  ELEANOR  J.  MACKIE, 

In  charge  of  the  Middle  Class. 

Miss  JEANIE  H.  REID, 

In  charge  of  the  Junior  Class. 


Academic  Department. 

Miss  HESTER  A.  HAWKINS,  Principal . 
Miss  CHARLOTTE  E.  HIGGINS,  Assistant. 


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Preparatory  Department. 

Miss  CAROLINE  M.  ODELL,  Principal. 


Madame  J.  E.  TIRADO, 

In  charge  of  the  French  Department. 


Miss  SUSAN  M.  BARSTOW, 

In  charge  of  the  Department  of  Drawing  and  Painting. 

Miss  MARIA  L.  HOYLE, 

In  charge  of  Penmanship. 

Miss  ANNE  LANCASTER, 

Teacher  of  Piano  Forte. 

The  Departments  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Languages  in  charge  of  competent 
instructors. 


DEPARTMENTS. 

The  Institute  comprises  Three  Departments  : The  Preparatory  ; The 
Academic  ; and  The  Collegiate.  These  are  subdivided  as  the  number  of  pupils 
and  the  degrees  of  their  progress  may  require.  There  is  a special  department  for 
each  extra  study. 

The  Preparatory  Department. 

It  is  the  design  of  the  Trustees  to  secure  teachers  for  this  important  division 
of  the  School,  peculiarly  fitted  to  interest  and  instruct  young  children.  The  two 
lower  classes  in  this  Department  constitute,  at  certain  hours,  an  Infant  School, 
which  is  furnished  with  an  extensive  and  beautiful  series  of  large  pictorial  illus- 
trations of  Biblical  History,  and  of  objects  in  Natural  History,  with  other  apparatus. 

Pupils  here  receive  the  first  lessons  in  Reading,  Writing,  Spelling,  Geography, 
History,  Philosophy,  and  the  rudiments  of  Arithmetic. 

Yocal  Music  varies  the  exercises  of  this  Department.  Instruction  in  plain 
sewing  and  embroidery  is  given  in  this  and  the  lower  classes  of  the  Academic  De- 
partment. 

Academic  Department. 

The  studies  in  this  Department  are  in  part  the  continuation  of  what  has  been 
commenced  in  the  Preparatory.  Reading,  writing,  and  spelling  form  the  impor- 
tant foundation  of  a thorough  English  education.  This  fact  is  too  often  over- 
looked and  undervalued  by  both  teachers  and  parents.  In  this  division  special 
attention  is  paid  to  these  branches,. as  well  as  to  Arithmetic,  Grammar,  Geography, 
History,  Algebra,  Astronomy,  Physiology,  and  exercises  in  Composition. 

Collegiate  Department. 

This  Department  embraces  four  classes : Junior,  1st  and  2d  Middle,  and 
Senior.  Four  years  complete  this  course,  and  entitle  the  student  to  a Diploma 
signed  by  the  President  of  the  Institute,  and  the  officers  and  members  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

In  addition  to  the  familiar  lectures  given  in  connection  with  the  daily  reci- 
tations, Courses  of  Lectures,  with  experiments  and  illustrations,  are  given  on  Phi- 


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losophy,  Mineralogy,  Geology,  History,  and  Chemistry.  The  Library,  to  which  the 
young  ladies  of  these  classes  have  access,  contains  over  four  thousand  carefully 
selected  volumes. 

The  range  of  studies  in  this  Department  is  very  comprehensive,  embracing 
Algebra,  Geometry,  Trigonometry  and  Astronomy  ; Natural  Theology,  Mythology) 
Logic,  Rhetoric,  English  Literature  and  Composition  ; Intellectual  and  Moral  Phi- 
losophy, Butler’s  Analogy,  and  the  Evidences  of  Christianity. 

Instruction  in  Yocal  Music  is  given  in  each  Department. 


LECTURES  ON  THE  EVIDENCES  OF  CHRISTIANITY. 

[A  course  of  thirteen  Lectures  is  given  by  the  Rev.  A.  D.  Smith,  D.  D.,  includ- 
ing an  Introductory  on  the  “Importance  of  Religious  Knowledge.”  The  follow- 
ing is  a Syllabus  of  the  course  :] 

I.— EXISTENCE  OF  GOD. 

II.— IMMOETALITY  OF  THE  SOUL. 

III.— WORD  OF  GOD. 

1.  Possibility  of  a Revelation. 

2.  Necessity  of  a Revelation. 

3.  Probability  of  a Revelation. 

4.  Fact  of  a Revelation. 

Consider  the  Scripture  Books,  with  reference  to — 

(1.)  Genuineness. 

(2.)  Integrity. 

(3.)  Credibility. 

(4.)  Divinity. 

i.  External  Evidence. 

(a)  Miracles. 

( b ) Prophecy. 

(c)  Progress  of  Christianity. 

(d)  Influence  of  Christianity. 

ii.  Internal  Evidence. 

(5.)  Inspiration. 

Objections  to  the  Bible. 

1.  Apparent  Contradictions. 

2.  Repulsive  Aspects. 

3.  Mysterious  Doctrines. 

4.  Points  of  Morality. 

5.  Scientific  Difficulties. 


Physical  Sciences. 

The  Institution  is  possessed  of  very  extensive  apparatus  for  the  illustration  of 
Natural  Philosophy,  Chemistry,  and  Astronomy.  It  has  an  excellent  Laboratory, 
and  a large  cabinet  of  Geological,  Mineralogical,  and  Botanical  specimens. 

3 


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The  Lectures  on  these  various  sciences  are  intended  to  be  given  at  least  week 
ly  through  the  year.  The  pupils  in  all  the  departments,  the  Preparatory,  Academic, 
and  Collegiate,  have  unusual  facilities  for  the  acquisition  of  a knowledge  of  the 
general  principles  of  the  physical  sciences. 

The  whole  instruction  in  these  branches  is  conducted  by  competent  teachers, 
and  is  under  the  active  superintendence  of  an  experienced  Professor. 


Post- Graduate  Instruction. 

Many  young  ladies  feel  that  in  discontinuing  all  regular  study  at  the  time  of 
graduation,  they  lose  a large  share  of  that  for  which  they  have  earnestly  labored. 
Not  willing  to  abandon  their  studies,  and  possessing  time  and  means  for  further 
improvement,  yet  lacking  proper  facilities,  they,  in  too  many  cases,  become  dis- 
couraged, and  acquiescing  in  a fancied  necessity,  finally  relinquish  scholastic 
pursuits. 

This  Institution  offers  to  those  who  may  have  received  its  diploma,  and  to  all 
ladies  desiring  to  follow  advanced  studies,  the  advantage  of  its  Library,  Cabinets, 
and  Apparatus,  and  the  assistance  of  its  professors  and  teachers  of  Mathematics, 
Astronomy,  Chemistry,  Botany,  Mineralogy,  Zoology,  Geology,  Languages,  Belles- 
Lettres,  and  the  Fine  Arts. 


TERMS  FOR  XJRY  PUPXFS. 


In  the  Collegiate  Department,  Senior  Class, $25 

“ “ “ Middle  and  Junior  Classes, 20 

“ Academic  Department, 15 

“ Preparatory  “ Advance  Class, 12 

“ “ “ Middle  Class, 8 

“ “ “ Infant  Class, 6 

French,  Spanish,  German,  and  Italian,  each 5 

“ “ “ “ special  pupils,  each 8 

Instruction  in  Pastel  and  Oil  Painting,  each 15 

“ in  Drawing  and  Water  Colors,  each 8 

“ on  Piano, $15  to  50 

“ use  of  Instrument 5 

“ on  Harp, 50 

“ use  of  Instrument, 10 

“ on  Guitar, 12 

Stationery, 

Fuel, 3 


00  per  quarter. 
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50  “ 

00  per  year. 


TERMS  FOR  BOARDING  PUPILS. 


Charge  for  Instruction  as  above. 

“ Board  and  ordinary  Family  Expenses, $300  per  year. 

“ Laundress, 24  “ 


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A deduction  of  ten  per  cent,  is  made  on  the  tuition  bills  of  those  who  hold 
one  or  more  shares  of  the  recently  issued  stock. 


CALENDAR. 

Ninety-fourth  term  commences  September  10,  1862. 
Ninety-fifth  term  commences  November  20,  1862. 
Ninety-sixth  term  commences  January  29,  1863. 
Ninety-seventh  term  commences  April  8,  1863. 


The  Twenty-foueth  Annual  Examination,  will  be  held  in  the  Chapel  of 
the  Institute,  to  commence  the  6th  June,  1863,  and  will  continue  according 
to  the  following 

P FT  Q)  G R A CVt  iVt  e s 

Saturday,  June  6th, 

At  9 A.M. — The  Senior  Class  in  Mathematics,  the  Evidences  of  Chris- 
tianity and  Literature. 

Friday,  June  12th, 

At  9 A.M. — The  French  Department. 

At  12  M. — The  Second  Middle  Class,  Collegiate  Department,  in  Rheto- 
ric, Algebra,  and  Astronomy ; First  Middle  Class  in  Astronomy. 
Saturday,  June  13th, 

At  9 A.M. — The  Middle  Class  in  Algebra,  Geometiy,  Grecian  History, 
and  Mental  Philosophy. 

Monday,  June  15th, 

At  9 A.M. — The  Second  Division  of  the  Academic  Department  in  their 
Studies  and  Exercises. 

At  11  A.M. — The  Junior  Class,  Collegiate  Department,  in  Arithmetic, 
Natural  Philosophy,  Political  Geography,  Botany,  Grecian  and 
Roman  History. 

Tuesday,  June  16th, 

At  9 A.M. — The  First  Division  of  the  Academic  Department  in  their 
Studies  and  Exercises. 

At  11  A.M. — The  Preparatory  Department  in  their  School  Exercises. 

At  12.30  P.M. — Classes  in  Yocal  Music. 

Drawings  and  Oil-Paintings,  as  well  as  a variety  of  Plain  and  Fancy 
Needle-work,  will  be  submitted  for  inspection  on  and  after  Friday,  the  13th 
instant,  to  the  close  of  the  Examination. 


The  Twenty-fourth  Annual  Commencement  will  be  held  the  18th  of 
June,  1863. 


GRADUATES. 


The  following  Young  Ladies  have  completed  the  Academic  Course  of  Study  in 
the  Institute,  and  have  received  diplomas : — 


1840. 

Mary  Ann  Chester,  JYeiv-  York. 

Harriet  Deveau,  “ 

Maria  S.  Hoxie,  “ 

Mary  H.  Lindsey,  £t 

Mary  E.  Williams,  “ 

Julia  E.  Woodhull,  “ 

Total,  6. 


1841. 


Emma  E.  Clark,  New-  York. 

Catharine  Heron,  “ 

Sarah  M.  Jennings,  “ 

Phebe  McCoon,  “ 

Celia  C.  Perkins,  “ 

Augusta  G.  Smith,  New  London,  Ct. 
Harriet  St.  John,  Lambertville , N.  J. 
Eliza  C.  Winans,  New’- York. 

Total,  8. 


1842. 


Catharine  E.  Burns, 
Sarah  M.  Condit, 
Frances  P.  Condit, 
Henrietta  Harris, 

Sarah  S.  Hoyt, 

Mary  J.  R.  Platt, 
Martha  Starkweather, 

Total,  7. 


New-  York. 
Orange , N.  J. 

U 

Brooklyn. 
Poundridge. 
New - York. 


1843. 

Kitty  Ann  Belkuap,  New- York. 

Amanda  P.  Buckmaster,  “ 


Jane  E.  Chase,  New  York. 

Susan  M.  Chardavoyne,  “ 

Magdalena  C.  Coffin,  “ 

Arralena  N".  Dunn,  “ 

Ann  E.  Elder,  “ 

Mary  E.  Ferris,  Greenwich,  Ct. 

*Adeline  S.  Hasbrouck,  New-York. 

Ann  E.  McGrath,  “ 

Christina  S.  Moon,  Brooklyn. 

Ellen  S.  Pratt,  New-York. 

Emmeline  A.  Seelye, 

Isabella  0.  K.  Shaw,  Williamsburg , L.  1. 
Elizabeth  Williams,  New-York. 

Total,  15. 


1844. 


New-  York. 
Rachel  J.  Brouwer,  “ 

Emma  C.  Carter,  New-Canaan , Ct. 
Angeline  Crane,  West  Bloomfield,  N.  J. 
Emily  R.  Cartwright,  Brooklyn. 

Electa  C.  Cook,  New-  York. 

Charlotte  II.  Freeman,  “ 

Phebe  E.  Hull,  “ 


Mary  E.  Knowlton, 

Julia  L.  Larocque, 

Mary  J.  Murphy, 

Mary  Morgan, 

Catharine  A.  Reed, 

Ann  L.  Skidmore, 

Julia  West, 

Jane  Westbrook, 

Jane  E.  Wilson, 

Martha  A.  Young, 

Total,  IS. 


Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
New-  York. 
Brooklyn. 
New-  York. 


Brooklyn. 


Deceased. 


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1845. 

Jane  M.  Ball, 

New-  York. 

Harriette  E.  Cartwright, 

Brooklyn. 

Eliza  De  La  Montagnie, 

New-  York. 

Martha  M.  Harris, 

4 C 

Mary  M.  Hickcox, 

Albany. 

Matilda  S.  Howe, 

Brooklyn. 

Elsie  W.  Hoxie, 

New-  York. 

Louisa  0.  Hunter, 

(C 

Martha  F.  Hutchinson, 

44 

Malvina  Ingersoll, 

u 

Mary  E.  Johnston, 

u 

Maria  E.  Kimball,  B 

radford , Mass. 

Isabella  A.  McWilliams, 

New-  York. 

Mary  A.  Moore, 

“ 

Phebe  W.  Platt, 

“ 

*Mary  Pomeroy, 

Brooklyn. 

Martha  A.  Richardson, 

New-  York. 

Caroline  G.  Shipman, 

“ 

Mary  J.  Sturdevant, 

u 

Sophia  Underhill, 

u 

Abby  H.  Woolsey, 

u 

Total,  21. 

1846. 

Ann  E.  Appleton, 

New-  York. 

Elizabeth  M.  Betts, 

Norwalk , Ct. 

Ella  M.  Carr, 

New-  York. 

Maria  D.  Cisco, 

n 

Catharine  B.  Ferris. 

“ 

Caroline  Hart, 

Turin. 

Anna  M.  Hawkins, 

Westchester. 

Lucy  M.  Lawrence, 

Groton , Mass. 

Harrriet  M.  Price, 

New-  York. 

Sarah  L.  Sommers, 

u 

Anna  A.  Stout, 

ll 

Harriet  L.  Winslow, 

Madras,  Asia. 

Total,  12. 

1847. 

Caroline  S.  Brower,  Ne w- Hamburgh, 

Eliza  P.  Cornell, 

New-  York. 

Sarah  E.  Curtis, 

« 

Justine  Curtis, 

Brooklyn . 

Marcia  C.  Ford, 

Lebanon , Ct • 

Elizabeth  M.  Freeman, 

New-  York. 

Hannah  M.  Fullar, 

Mary  Y.  Libbey, 

Mary  E.  Mickles, 

Susan  A.  Neefus, 

Arietta  Rogers, 

Elizabeth  Taylor, 

Jane  Trimble, 

Mary  J.  Valentine, 

Total,  14. 


Stamford , Of. 
New-  York. 


a 

Brooklyn. 
Cairo. 
Ne  w-  York. 


1848. 


Sarah  L.  Aikman,  New-  York. 

Emma  E.  Briggs,  Williamsburg , L.  I. 
Margaret  J.  Bunvell,  New- York. 


Elizabeth  M.  Conant, 


Brandon , Vt. 


Harriet  F.  Foot,  Northumberland , Pa. 


Mary  L.  Harris, 
Elizabeth  Hayes, 

Caroline  W.  Hubbell, 
Hannah  M.  Johnston, 
Cornelia  Keeler, 

Hannah  Y.  King, 

Mary  0.  Lodewick, 
Selina  Maycock, 

Sarah  A.  Odell, 

Henrietta  G.  Piercy, 
Mary  L.  Shiells, 
Margaret  A.  Stackpole, 
Harriet  N.  Thorp, 

Ellen  L.  Young, 

Total,  19. 


Brooklyn. 


New-  York . 


Brookhaven 


Neiv 


York. 


1849. 

Sarah  Elsworth,  New-York. 

Sarah  W.  Ferris,  <£ 

Theresa  Fletcher,  “ 

Hannah  E.  Lyon,  “ 

Caroline  McLean,  “ 

Julta,  E.  Ritter,  “ 

Elizabeth  W.  Robb,  “ 

Josephine  H.  Rockett,  “ 

Frances  J.  Thompson,  “ 

Anna  M.  Underhill,  “ 

Sarah  B.  Lewis,  Birmingham , Ct. 

Sarah  M.  Pirnie,  East  Chester. 

Total,  12. 


Deceased. 


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1850. 


Rebecca  G.  Aikman, 

New-  York. 

Mary  Anderson, 

Emma  J.  Barnsdall, 

Brooklyn. 

Elizabeth  Bevier, 

Marbletown. 

Elizabeth  A.  Chester, 

Farmerville, 

Mary  L.  Clancy, 

Charlton. 

Hannah  L.  Crane, 

New-  York. 

Sarah  J.  Derry, 

“ 

Maria  E.  Everts, 

a 

Sarah  Harris, 

Brooklyn. 

Ann  E.  Hill, 

New-  York. 

Susan  G.  Hollingsworth, 

Ithaca. 

Lucy  W.  Hubbell, 

New-  York. 

Anna  H.  Jewett, 

Brooklyn. 

Mary  A.  Morrison, 

New  York. 

Mary  E.  Powell,  Mt.  Palatine , III. 

Elizabeth  A.  Smith, 

East  Durham. 

Emma  S.  Thorp, 

New-  York. 

Hannah  M.  Tiebout, 

tc 

GeorgiannaE.  Watson, 

Sing  Sing. 

Maria  H.  White, 

New-  York. 

Total,  21. 

1851. 

Anna  M.  Anderson, 

Neio-  York. 

Agnes  C.  Baylies, 

Newtown,  L.  I. 

Cornelia  F.  Blodgett, 

New-  York. 

Martha  J.  Hall, 

ii 

Martha  J.  R.  Hoxie, 

“ 

Elizabeth  Howell, 

“ 

Mary  C.  Ketcham, 

it 

Elizabeth  S.  Milbank, 

V 

Sarah  L.  Palmer, 

“ 

Clara  Penniman.  Springfield,  Mass. 

Stella  M.  Pomroy, 

New-  York. 

Sarah  J.  Porter, 

a 

Harriet  A.  Sanford, 

cc 

Julia  D.  Underhill, 

u 

Frances  S.  Watson, 

u 

Caroline  P.  Woodhull, 

“ 

Total,  17. 

1852. 

Jane  Austin, 

New-  York. 

Anna  C.  Benton, 

Williamsburg. 

Sarah  R.  Blnm,  New-  York. 

Sarah  G.  Clark,  “ 

Sarah  Fullerton,  “ 

Georgeanna  H.  Hepburn,  “ 

Anna  H.  Krebs,  “ 

Emma  L.  Lodewick,  “ 

Elizabeth  A.  Louderback,  “ 

Camilla  R.  Manning,  Pontiac , Mich. 

Harriete  P.  Martin,  New-  York. 

Julia  A.  Seger,  “ 

Mary  E.  Welch,  “ 

Isabella  H.  Wilkie,  “ 

Jeannette  B.  Wilkie,  u 

Eliz.  M.  Winfield,  Rockingham  Co.  Va. 
Total,  16. 


1§53. 


Susie  M.  Barstow, 
Miriam  F.  Boyd, 
Martha  A.  Browning. 
Sarah  E.  Condit, 

Sarah  M.  Conklin, 

Anna  J.  Edgar, 

M.  Isabelle  Edgar, 
Maria  B.  Fleet, 

Emma  Louise  Godine, 
Nancy  J.  Harrison, 
Rosetta  L.  Helms, 
Lavinia  M.  Holman, 
Annie  M.  Johnston, 
Caroline  S.  McCutchen 
Amelia  W.  Newcomb, 
Sarah  P..  Powell, 
Caroline  Rogers, 

Mary  C.  Seelye, 

Eva  0.  Todd, 

Annie  E.  Waring, 
Marie  A.  Whiting. 


New- York. 


Williamsburg. 
New-  York. 
Huntington , L.  I. 
New-  York. 


Westfield,  Mass. 
New-  York. 
Hartford,  Ct. 

New- York. 
Williamsburg. 
Neio-  York. 
Mt.  Palatine , 111. 
Islip , L.  I. 
Neio-  York. 
Turk's  Island,  W.  I. 

New-  York. 


Chautauque,  N.  Y 
Total,  22. 

1854. 


Kate  R.  Brinkerhoff,  New-  York. 

Josephine  E.  Buckmaster,  “ 

Emma  L.  Burr,  “ 

Lucretia  M.  Curtis,  Belleville,  N.  J. 
Lucy  C.  Elliott,  New-York. 


39 


Laura  G.  Ferris, 

Rachel  E.  Keller, 
Elizabeth  R.  McMillan, 
Mary  G.  Murphy, 
Cornelia  R.  Nash, 
Isabella  Stevens, 
Margaret  E.  Strang, 
Harriette  Van  Cott, 
Georgiana  M.  Warren, 

Total.  14. 


New-  York. 

i t 
U 


U 

Maspeth , L.  1. 
New - York. 


1855. 


Margaret  M.  Adriance, 
Mary  E.  Bird, 

Emily  F.  Bulkley, 

Susan  H.  Burkhalter, 
Mary  E.  Clapp, 

Mary  E.  Conklin, 

Mary  A.  Cornell, 

Mary  Elsworth, 

Caroline  G.  Haff, 

Lucy  C.  Holmes, 
Josephine  Hoxie, 

Mary  S.  Imlay, 

Sally  A.  Little, 

Oraetta  M.  Lummus, 
Mary  A.  Mathews, 

Annie  R.  McLane, 

Phebe  S.  Merritt, 

Almira  A.  Nash, 

Sarah  M.  Norris, 

Phebe  A.  Nostrand, 
Annie  M.  Reed, 

Mary  E.  Vanderpool, 

Total,  22. 


New-  York. 

it 

Brooklyn. 
New-  York. 

it 

Huntington , L.  I. 
New-  York. 


Brooklyn. 
Greenburgh , N.  Y. 
New-  York. 

a 

Brooklyn. 
New-  York. 


1856. 


Ada  B.  Aylward, 
Grace  S.  Chalmers, 
Hannah  W.  Dawson, 
Mary  A.  Gilbert, 
Jeannie  S.  Gray, 
Lorena  Jones, 

Agnes  A.  Lane, 
Mary  J.  Ostrander, 
Dora  B.  Robinson, 


New - York. 

Newark , N.  J. 
New- Haven,  Ct. 
New-  York. 

ti 

tt 

Hinsdale , N.  Y. 
Flatbush , N.  Y. 


Amelia  T.  Schwarzwaelder,  New-  York. 
Adeline  E.  Talcott,  Rockton , III. 

Libbie  M.  Yermilye,  Clinton , N Y. 

Maria  S.  Wright,  New-York. 

Sarah  0.  Youngblood,  Montgomery, N.  Y. 
Total,  14. 


1857. 


Martha  A.  Clark,  New-York. 

Sarah  J.  Collis,  “ 

Ida  Crosby,  “ 

Mary  A.  Farnham,  Silver  Creek , N.  Y. 

Unicy  L.  Farnham,  “ 

Margaret  D.  Forrester,  New-York. 

Lavinia  Frost, 

Lavinia  Hubbell, 

Mary  L.  Ryerson. 

Mary  Roberts, 

Isabel  A.  Smith, 

Esther  B.  Trickey, 

Susan  A.  Williams, 

Elnora  J.  Winton, 

Ellen  S.  Woodford, 

Total,  15. 

1858. 


New- London,  Ct. 
New-  York. 
Harlem,  N.  Y. 
New-  York. 


Nannie  0.  Barton, 
Louise  Brautigam, 
Augusta  C.  Bridgman, 
Emma  F.  Clearman, 
Emma  E.  Close, 
Sophie  W.  Davenport, 
Carrie  M.  Duncan, 
Emma  J.  Dunkley, 
Fannie  A.  Duryea, 
Amanda  L.  Edgar, 
Charlotte  E.  Gamble, 
Mary  A.  Hazlet, 
Lizzie  A.  Holmes, 
Adelaide  E.  Horton, 
Helen  F.  Medbery, 
Martha  A.  Owen, 
Julia  Percival, 

Fannie  B.  Pullen, 

Alla  M.  Russell, 

Jane  Y.  R.  Ryerson, 


Clinton,  N.  Y. 

New-York. 
Hoboken , N.  J. 
New-  York. 


Brooklyn,  L.  I. 


New-  York. 


tt 

Milwaukie,  Wis. 
Brooklyn,  L.  I. 
New-  York. 

a 

Brooklyn,  L.  I. 
New - York. 


40 


Susie  E.  Shafer, 

Sarah  Lizzie  Stone, 
Cornelia  B.  Talcott, 

Total,  23. 


Jersey  City. 
New-  York. 
Jersey  City. 


1859. 

Hester  A.  Hawkins,  Setauket , L.  I. 
Virginia  S.  King,  New- York. 

Mary  F.  McLellan,  “ 

Jennie  H.  Reid,  “ 

Delia  M.  Sutphen,  T “ 

Charlotte  E.  Wallace,  “ 

Rosetta  Walter,  ' “ 

Total,  7. 


i860. 


Clementine  Correja, 
Martha  Colder, 
Antoinette  Daly, 

Annie  M.  Hodgkinson, 
Mary  E.  Myers, 

Fannie  T.  Parks, 

Anna  0.  Snowden. 
Mary  B.  Scott, 

Kate  White, 

Mary  E.  Woodford, 
Margaret  Wood, 


New-  York, 
u 

Smithtown , L.  I 
New-York. 

Yonkers. 
New-  York. 

n 

u 


Kate  Wood.  Bergen 

Point , N.  J. 

Anna  Van  Glahn, 

New-  York. 

Ella  Hanfield, 

a 

Martha  Roades, 

U 

Total,  15. 

1861. 

Mattie  C.  Ackerman, 

Yonkers. 

Hattie  N.  Atwood, 

New-York. 

Carrie  A.  Capron, 

Walden. 

Elvina  Close, 

New-York. 

Harriet  L.  Dolsen, 

Middletown. 

Maggie  E.  Garretson, 

New-  York. 

Almira  E.  Guernsey, 

“ 

Cecilia  R.  Harkness, 

Yonkers. 

Emma  L,  Holkins, 

New-  York. 

Maria  L.  Hoyle, 

Boston. 

Kate  S.  Lewis, 

Neio-  York. 

Hattie  E.  Myers, 

Mary  R.  Pierce. 

Waverly. 

Mary  P.  Pitkin, 

New-  York. 

S.  Lizzie  Post, 

“ 

Sarah  C.  Sammis, 

« 

Libbie  Scott, 

“ 

Jennie  B.  Stevenson, 

<( 

Total,  18. 

OBITUARY  FOR  THE  YEARS  1861-’62. 


“ Doubt  not  but  that  in  the  worlds  above 

There  must  be  other  offices  of  love  ; 

That  other  tasks  and  ministries  there  are, 
Since  it  is  promised  that  His  servants,  there, 
Shall  serve  Him  still.” 


Kate  Broun,  of  Rockland  Co.,  South  Carolina,  a member  of  the  Preparatory 
Department,  died  in  August,  1861,  aged  9 years. 

Mary  Emma  Adams,  of  New  York  city,  also  a member  of  the  Preparatory 
Department,  died  in  December,  1861,  aged  8 years. 

William  Kitchell,  M.  D.,  State  Geologist  of  New  Jersey,  and  Professor  of 
Chemistry  in  the  Institute,  died  in  the  prime  of  an  active  life,  respected  and  regret- 
ted by  the  entire  School,  in  December,  1861. 

Anne  M.  C.  Leyeridge,  a member  of  the  Collegiate  Department,  eldest  daughter 
of  J.  W.  C.  Leveridge,  died  February  5th,  1862,  aged  14  years. 


